Arts Grants
These grants fund arts, STEAM, and cultural research projects across West Virginia, supporting artists, schools, and communities in advancing creative, scientific, and cultural engagement.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (primary deadline) | October 1, 2026 (Round Two for select programs)
Funding Amounts: Awards range by program: $1,000–$500,000 (typical caps: $5,000–$50,000; facilities up to $500,000; mini grants $1,000–$2,000); duration and match vary by program.
Summary: Supports diverse arts projects, education, facilities, and professional development across West Virginia for artists, organizations, schools, and communities.
Key Information: Multiple programs, eligibility, and match requirements; all applications via GoApply portal.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants designed to foster artistic growth, cultural enrichment, and public engagement statewide. These grants support a wide range of initiatives, including professional development for individual artists, arts education in schools, community arts projects, creative aging programs, cultural facilities improvements, folk and traditional arts, public art, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) integration. Funding is available for both individuals and organizations, with specific programs tailored to the needs of schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and artists.
