STEAM Grant Program

STEAM Grant Program is sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism (Partnering with Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation). Supports education initiatives for West Virginia's PK-12 students by encouraging schools, arts organizations, and other nonprofit organizations to integrate arts with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines in their curriculum and educational programming.

STEAM Grant Program - West Virginia Culture Center : West Virginia Culture Center For More Information, Contact Jim Wolfe at the West Virginia Department of Tourism via phone at (304) 414-1735 or via email at James. D. Wolfe@wv.

gov . STEAM Grant Final Report Form (Once document opens, use the “File” menu in the upper left to download the document. Form cannot be edited online.)

Click Here for the GoApply Grant Application Portal. Make sure to read all of the information below! If you experience issues with the portal, please contact the coordinator for the program.

Join the West Virginia Department of Tourism as we encourage the integration of Arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), putting STEAM into our classrooms and arts education programs. What is the STEAM program? This is an innovative grant program that supports education initiatives for West Virginia’s PK-12 students.

Partnering with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, we are encouraging schools, arts organizations, and other nonprofit organizations to integrate arts with STEM disciplines in their curriculum and educational programming.

Since the beginning of this partnership with the Benedum Foundation in 2015, West Virginia has awarded STEAM grants supporting more than 200 projects taking place in more than 2/3 of West Virginia’s 55 counties. In this grant cycle, the West Virginia Department of Tourism expects to provide funding for at least 20 projects taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

STEAM projects explore the intersections between STEM and the arts, encouraging innovation, creative problem solving, critical thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and other aptitudes that are critical to college and career readiness. How does my school or organization apply? You can put STEAM to work for students in your school or community by applying for a grant.

Grant applications must be submitted through the online portal by May 18, 2026. The link to the portal is at the top of this page. A sample application, which can be used to gather the information necessary to complete the online application, may be downloaded by clicking here .

Projects must take place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. West Virginia preschool through high school programs, school systems, public libraries, non-profit arts organizations, and community non-profit organizations with arts-related missions may be eligible for this funding. Educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math as well as those involved in the arts are encouraged to develop these projects.

STEAM projects must enhance school and/or after-school curricula through cross-disciplinary activities that include teachers, teaching artists, STEM educators, or other professionals. Arts and community organizations as well as higher education organizations may also be involved as project partners. Final reports are required for approved projects and are due by July 31, 2027.

Prior to applying, all applicants must be registered as Vendors ( click here ) with a W-9 on file with the state. All applicants must register for Electronic Fund Transfer ( click here ). How much funding is available?

Applicants may request up to $7,500 and must provide a cash match of at least one-third the requested amount. Please see the complete STEAM Guidelines and Application for detailed matching and eligibility requirements.

Priority will be given to projects that – Build collaborations among teachers, artists and/or STEM professionals – Thoroughly integrate arts and STEM learning activities and objectives – Include hands-on and problem-solving activities – Are innovative, creative, and collaborative – Include a strong evaluation component – Can be documented and are sustainable – Take place in underserved areas or among student populations with limited access to STEM and/or arts education projects.

For More Information: Contact Jim Wolfe at the West Virginia Department of Tourism. (304) 414-1735 or james. d.

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