Applications Available for Arts Council Grants

The Wyoming Arts Council is currently accepting applications for all of their Ongoing Grant Programs, and most of these programs have seen an increase in funding this year.

These grants are for arts projects or events taking place between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Applicants may receive funding from each WAC grant category once per year (July 1 - June 30) for different projects or events.

The WAC Board recently approved an increase in the available amounts for some of the Ongoing Grant Programs.

Arts Access project grants have increased from $1,000 to $1,500, Arts Across Wyoming project grants from $500 to $600, Folk Arts project grants from $1,000 to $1,500, Folk Arts festival grants from $2,000 to $2,500, Open Door project grants from $750 to $1,000 and Technology in the Arts project grants from $2,500 to $3,000. A new Arts Access festival grant program has also been added, with funding up to $2,500.

Previously, each of these Ongoing Grant Programs required a one-to-one cash match to be eligible for the above listed grants. While the one-to-one cash match is still preferred, per the WAC Board, 50 percent of the match can now be through in-kind donations; either merchandise or time. This change applies to all Ongoing Grant Programs listed above except Technology in the Arts. Grantees who use in-kind donations for part of their match will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records of in-kind donations and providing documentation in the event of an audit.

Applications in the Ongoing Grant Programs will be accepted online only, unless special arrangements are made.

For application information, please visit http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/ or call 777-7742.