VITAL INFORMATION – Read Carefully.

1. ALL APPLICATIONS will be submitted through our online grant application portal, GoApply, linked directly above. The portal will open for the October 1 grant deadline on or around August 1. Sample forms linked throughout this page should be used only to help gather the needed information to complete the online application.
2. UEI REQUIRED: ALL ORGANIZATIONS applying for funding from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will be required to have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov in alignment with requirements from the National Endowment for the Arts. For further information about obtaining your UEI, please refer to the webinar recording from November 3, 2021. OR, view the slide deck here. To begin the process, click here. Please note: Obtaining a UEI is FREE, so beware of scams.
3. All applicants should review the general guidelines linked here before submitting an application.
4. All applicants must be registered as Vendors with a W-9 on file with the state. All applicants must be registered for Electronic Fund Transfer (Direct Deposit). Instructions for completing both of these steps can be found by clicking here.
5. Individual Applicants: Click here for instructions regarding vendor registration and Electronic Funds Transfer details for artists applying for grants as individuals.
6. Visit this page for information on how to acknowledge support from the Commission on the Arts or the Endowment.

ADA Accessibility

• Accessibility Definitions & Resources
• ADA Transition Plan
• Arts Accessibility Library
• ADA Certification Statement and Accessibility Inventory

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GoApply application portal is expected to open on or around August 1.

Our Grant Programs
We offer a wide range of grants to support artists, educators, organizations, and communities throughout West Virginia. At this moment, the only active application is Cultural Facilities Fast Track.
NOTE REGARDING FINAL REPORT LINKS: Once document opens, use “File” menu in upper left to download form. Final Report forms cannot be edited online.

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Arts in Education Mini-Grants
Up to $1,000 to fund arts experiences for K–12 students through West Virginia artists.
Final Report: Mini-Grant Final Report

Arts in Education – Arts Exposure Projects
This grant program is currently being evaluated and restructured for FY 2027.
Final Report: Arts in Education Final Report Arts in Education Touring Final Report

Arts in Education – School-Based and Out-of-School Time Projects
This grant program is currently being evaluated and restructured for FY 2027.
Final Report: Arts in Education Final Report

Community Arts Mini-Grants
Up to $2,000 to support performances, workshops, and other arts-focused events.
Final Report: Mini-Grant Final Report

Community Arts Project Support (CAPS)
Up to $20,000 to support public-facing arts projects in any artistic discipline.
Final Report: CAPS Final Report

Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning (CALL)
Up to $5,000 for projects that teach artistic skills to groups of adults. Open to individual artists, schools, nonprofits, and local governments.
Final Report: CALL Final Report Form

Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources
Support for large capital improvements like construction, acquisition, or renovation of arts facilities.
Final Report: Cultural Facilities Final Report Form

Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources – Fast Track
Up to $10,000 in emergency support for renovations, accessibility upgrades, or capital equipment.
Final Report: Fast Track Final Report Form

General Operating Support
Provides general support to eligible arts organizations to advance their core mission.
Final Report: General Operating Support Final Report Form

Living Traditions: Folk Art – Individual Artist Support
Up to $5,000 for folk and traditional artists to improve their skills or complete a creative project.
Final Report: Folk Art Individual Artist Final Report

Living Traditions: Folk Art – Organizational Support
Up to $5,000 to help schools, nonprofits, and local governments offer folk art workshops and activities.
Final Report: Folk Art Organizations Final Report

Professional Development for Artists
Up to $5,000 to support artists in growing their careers or creative businesses.
Final Report: Professional Development Final Report

STEAM Power WV
Supports projects that integrate the arts with science, technology, engineering, and math.
Final Report: STEAM Grant Final Report

Travel and Training
Up to $500 in reimbursable travel support for professional development opportunities.

Youth Engagement through Public Art
Up to $5,000 for public art projects that actively involve youth in planning and/or implementation.
Final Report: Youth Engagement Final Report

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