Wyoming Arts Council Community Support Grant is a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council that funds arts organizations statewide by providing general operating support, project support, and arts learning support for programs that serve Wyoming communities through the arts. The grant covers a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 implementation period and is designed to strengthen arts access and participation across the state.

Eligible applicants are Wyoming-based arts organizations, likely 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public entities. Awards are up to $10,000 for operating and project support, plus an additional $5,000 for arts learning programs, for a maximum total of $15,000. The grant cycle opened February 16, 2026, and closed March 27, 2026.

Community Support Grant - Wyoming Arts Council Artists & Venues Directory The Community Support Grant offers operating and/or project support and arts learning support for organizations that provide services to their community through the arts.

Grant Opens: February 16, 2026 Grant Closes: March 27, 2026 Grant Implementation Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Strengthening Communities Through the Arts The Community Support Grant (CSG) provides general operating and/or project support and arts learning support to organizations that enrich their communities through the arts. Funding supports accessible, high-quality arts programming and infrastructure across Wyoming.

An organization is eligible to receive up to $10,000 in operating and/or project support and up to $5,000 in arts learning support for a total of up to $15,000 in grant funding. The amount of funding requested cannot exceed 50% of your total project/operating expenses and requires a 1:1 cash match.

Community Support Grant Guidelines Final funding amounts are determined through a formula funding model based on panel scores and available funds Open to Wyoming-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies Up to $10,000 for general operating or project support Up to $5,000 for arts learning initiatives Total request may not exceed $15,000 Grants require a 1:1 cash match Requested funds may not exceed 50% of total project or operating costs A UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) is required to apply Projects must occur between July 1 and June 30.

Applications are reviewed by a community panel and approved by the Wyoming Arts Council board Before applying, all organizations must review the Wyoming Arts Council’s Grant Guidelines to ensure compliance and understand the application process. The application period for this grant is currently closed. The FY27 application will open on February 16, 2026.

Timeline (Dates are subject to change) Application opens: February 16, 2026 Application deadline: March 27, 2026 Panel review meeting: May 4, 2026; 9:30am – 12pm Wyoming Arts Council board meeting: May 18-19, 2026 Award notification: May 2026 Implementation period: July 1 – June 30 Contracts submitted to WY Attorney General’s Office for approval: Early July Contracts sent to organizations for signature: Late July Signed contracts due: August Final report due: August of the following year Community Support Grant Narrative Questions and Evaluation Criteria Community Support Grant Scoring Rubric Community Support Grant Applicant Guidebook (PDF) ADA-accessible version (text-only) Part 1: Eligibility Criteria & Application How-tos Part 2: Project Eligibility and Application Content Review Part 3: How to Fill Out The Final Report Accessing Your Grant Application or Final Report For a new grant application or to access your final report for projects taking place from 7/1/21 to the current fiscal year: The FY26 CSG cycle closed on March 28, 2025.

Grant applications are reviewed by a panel of community members and partners in the arts.

This year’s panelists were: Chad Banks – Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency – Rock Springs, WY Bruce Cook – Native Arts Fellow – Riverton, WY Matt Daly – Executive Director, Jackson Hole Writers/English Professor – Jackson, WY Amanda Flosbach – Executive Director, Teton Music School – Jackson, WY Mandie Hines – Poet/Community Organizer (WyoPoets) – Cheyenne, WY Alex Martin – School Programs & Curriculum Specialist, Buffalo Bill Center of the West – Cody, WY Barb McNab – Curator of Exhibitions, The Brinton Museum – Sheridan, WY Philip Moline – Ticketing Manager, Target Center – Minneapolis, MN Shane Parrott – Board Member, Lander Art Center – Lander, WY Bailey Patterson – Instructor of Communication and Public Speaking, LCCC (Theatre) – Cheyenne, WY Brooke Register – K-12 Art Teacher, Little Snake River Schools; Secretary WSAEA – Baggs, WY Stacy Crimmins – Vice President, Platte Valley Arts Council – Saratoga, WY Colby Chisholm – Development & Compliance Manager, ARK Regional Services – Laramie, WY Chelsie Troutman – Teen/Youth Services Specialist, Natrona County Library – Casper, WY Fiscal Year 2026 Information FY26 Community Support Grant Application Book (Submitted Applications) FY26 CSG Evaluator Comments FY26 Community Support Grant Funding FY26 CSG Operating Project Support Scores – Alphabetical FY26CSG Operating Project Support Scores – High to Low FY26 CSG Arts Learning Scores – Alphabetical FY26 CSG Arts Learning Scores – High to Low The Operating and Project Support and Arts Learning sections of the CSG are competitive.

Following a staff review of all applications for completion, the Operating and Project Support and Arts Learning sections of the application are reviewed by a panel. The panel consists of community members, artists, arts administrators, educators, and other individuals with expertise in these fields.

The panelists independently read and rank all applications based on the evaluation criteria, which is available on the Arts Council website and within the grant application. Following the initial review and ranking of each application, the panels meet in person. The panel rankings, comments, and funding recommendations are then sent to the Wyoming Arts Council board for review.

The board votes to approve or amend rankings and funding. This decision is reviewed by the Wyoming Arts Council Executive Director before organizations are notified. Wyoming Arts Council staff take the recommendations of the panels and apply a formula funding model.

This formula funding model takes into consideration the ranking of applications from the panel review process and the number of funds available. The total amount of funds requested through CSG applications is higher than the amount that can be allocated. Some grants will not be funded while others will receive less funding than requested.

Grant applicants and the general public are invited to call in and listen to the Operating and Project Support and Arts Learning panel meetings. Public comments are not accepted at that time. Following the panel meetings, all applicants will receive an email with the panel’s recommended rankings and comments.

This provides an opportunity for grantees to review both high and low-scoring applications for future grant writing development. Grantees and the general public are invited to attend or call into the Wyoming Arts Council board meeting when they review and vote on the panel recommendations.

Public comment will be taken at that meeting before the board votes, and organizations who would like to share information about their grant application are encouraged to attend or call in. Meeting dates, times, locations, and call-in information will be sent to all grant applicants and shared through the Arts Council’s emails, website, and press releases. Contact Amara Fehring, Community Development and Arts Learning Specialist, below.

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