Community Arts Project Grants

Community Arts Project Grants

Funder: The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County, WV

Purpose: The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is funding Community Arts Project Grants to initiate or further worthwhile projects that encourage cultural/arts awareness among Harrison County residents and support arts/cultural organizations.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per grant

Geographic Scope: Harrison County, WV

Grant Objectives:

To promote the study/awareness of art, music, or culture

To preserve cultural resources

To further the appreciation of the arts

Suggested Projects/Activities:

Public artwork for community beautification

Produce a theatrical or musical work

Public exhibitions

Maintain historic properties and artifacts

Plan an arts appreciation program

Field trip to a museum

Student-produced presentation or documentary on an arts or culture subject

Grant Cycles:

Round 1: Deadline November 15, 2025 (Events occurring January–June 2026); Project completion deadline June 30, 2026

Round 2: Deadline May 15, 2026 (Events occurring July–December 2026); Project completion deadline December 31, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

Applications must be postmarked by the respective deadline for each round

Applicants must not have received grant funds in the previous granting period (one grant per 12 months)

All proposals must use the current project summary, project narrative, and itemized budget forms for the 2026 grant year

Proposed project/activity must be accomplished by the respective completion deadline

Recipients must acknowledge The Cultural Foundation in any advertising or press materials

Recipients must submit a final report and photographs no later than 60 days after project completion to be eligible for future grants

Past Recipients:
Altered Productions Institute for Creative Arts, Bridgeport High School Theatre Department, Bridgeport High School Thespian Troupe, Clarksburg Children's House, Clarksburg Farmers Market, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, Clarksburg History Museum, Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Harrison County Schools Art Curriculum Department, Liberty High School Theatre Department, Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg, The Performing Arts Conservatory at Notre Dame High School, Salem Elementary School, Shinnston Community Band, South Harrison High School, Stonewall Jackson Civil War Roundtable, WV Black Heritage Festival

Contact Information:
info@theculturalfoundation.org
PO BOX 2252
Clarksburg, WV 26302