If you're planning to apply, please note a few new eligibility and application requirements. Organizations must now have been in existence for at least one year, and colleges or universities are capped at 33% of eligible costs for community-focused projects. Additionally, all applicants must now submit a completed W-9 and register for Electronic Funds Transfer.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 | October 1, 2026 (for select programs with two rounds)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for organizations (CAPS); up to $20,000 (Arts in Education); up to $7,500 (Creative Aging, Public Art, STEAM, Folk Arts); up to $5,000 (Arts Entrepreneurship, Folk Arts); up to $1,000–$2,000 (Mini Grants); Cultural Facilities: up to $500,000 (phased, cumulative cap $750,000).
Summary: Supports West Virginia artists, schools, and organizations for arts education, community engagement, facility improvement, public art, and creative/cultural development projects.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GoApply; registration with SAM.gov (UEI) and wvOASIS vendor system required.