Grants and Services of the West Virginia Commission on the Arts

West Virginia Division of Culture and History
FY2006-2008

If you are an artist, arts organization, arts educator or community leader this handbook is for you!
Technical assistance and grant programs to support artists and art experiences in your communities are described here.

Table of Contents

Fast start

• Application Deadlines and Timeline for Notification
• Information for First Time Applicants

Welcome

Mission and Goals

Review criteria

What WVCA does NOT fund

Legal requirements overview

Accessibility policy and resources

General Guidelines and Policies

• Matching funds/Distressed Counties Pilot Project

General Operating Support Grants

• Major Institution Support
• Mid-Size organization Support

Accessibility Services grants

Community Arts Project Support

• Presenting artists
• Performing arts
• Visual Arts
• Media Arts
• Folk & Traditional Arts
• Re-granting
• Planning and Organizational Development
• Long Range Planning
• Staffing Support
• Community Connections

Mini Grants

Arts in Education

• Long-term residency
• Short-term residency
• Special projects
• Artist visit

Direct Support for Individual Artists

• Professional Development

Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Grants

• Fast Track ADA and Emergency Grants

Technical Assistance and Opportunities for Artists and Organizations

• Peer Assistance Network
• Challenge America
• Training and Travel fund
• New Initiatives
• Arts in Education Artist Roster
• West Virginia Juried Exhibition
• WV Artists’ Register
• ArtWorks
• Need Help?

Grant writing tips

Other funding sources

Resources

Glossary

Forms