The grant portal, accessed by clicking the GoApply button, is open now. Currently available programs are second-round STEAM grants, second-round Creative Aging through Lifelong Learning grants, and Cultural Facilities Emergency/FastTrack grants. Application deadline is 11:59pm on November 12, 2025. Technical support will not be available on weekends or after 5pm on weekdays. Read the vital information below before applying. If you experience issues, please contact our grants officer, Barbie Smoot, by email at barbie.j.smoot@wv.gov.
VITAL INFORMATION – Read Carefully.
- ALL APPLICATIONS will be submitted through our online grant application portal, GoApply, which will be linked above once open. Grant applications will appear in the portal once the application period opens.
- UEI REQUIRED: ALL ORGANIZATIONS applying for funding from the West Virginia Department of Tourism 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 and renewing a UEI is FREE, so beware of scams.
- All recipients must agree to adhere to the terms and conditions in this document.
- All applicants should review the general guidelines linked here before submitting an application.
- 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.
- Individual Applicants: Click here for instructions regarding vendor registration and Electronic Funds Transfer details for artists applying for grants as individuals.
- Acknowledging Support: This folder contains logos grantees should use online and in printed materials to acknowledge support from the WV Department of Tourism, the National Endowment for the Arts, and/or the America 250 Program.
GRANT PROGRAMS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Fast Track
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: Provides up to $10,000 in emergency support to schools, local governments, and 501(c)3 organizations for the renovation of arts venues and history museums, accessibility improvements, and capital purchases.
Download Sample Application Here
FINAL REPORT FORM:
Final Report Form (Once document opens, use “File” menu in upper left to download form. Form cannot be edited online.)
All Grant Programs
Below is a complete list of programs offered through the WV Department of Tourism to support artists, educators, organizations, and communities throughout West Virginia. Most of the programs listed below have an April 1 deadline. At this time, our Travel and Training and Mini Grant programs, which have rolling deadlines, are not open for application.
NOTE REGARDING FINAL REPORT LINKS: Once document opens, use “File” menu in upper left to download form. Final Report forms cannot be edited online.
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