Funding caps have been updated across several programs, including a new $10,000 Fast Track emergency facilities award with a rolling deadline and increased limits for organizational Living Traditions projects. If you are a first-time applicant, you are now encouraged to submit a draft for review before the final deadline. Finally, be sure to check the newly detailed list of ineligible expenses, which explicitly excludes general operating costs, instrument purchases, and out-of-state expenses.
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.