Arts Grants
West Virginia's Arts Grants fund projects in arts education, community engagement, creative economies, cultural facility improvements, and STEAM integration for schools, organizations, and artists statewide.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (multiple programs)
Funding Amounts: Mini-Grant programs: up to $1,000–$2,000 (individuals, community, or education) | Fast Track: up to $10,000 | Larger project grants up to $50,000 (select programs, not always open)
Summary: Funding for West Virginia schools, organizations, and artists for arts education, community projects, facility improvements, accessibility, and creative initiatives.
Key Information: Multiple grant streams with different eligibility and caps; see program details for current opportunities.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants designed to support a wide range of creative, educational, and community-based projects across the state. Funding is available for schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual artists to enhance arts education, present community arts events, improve cultural facilities, promote creative economies, support folk and traditional arts, develop public art, and integrate arts into STEM education (STEAM). Each grant program has distinct eligibility requirements, funding limits, and application processes, with some programs open on a rolling basis and others available during specific cycles.
