Wyoming Arts Council Community Support Grants

Wyoming Arts Council Community Support Grants is sponsored by Wyoming Arts Council. Funds arts and cultural programming in Wyoming communities, including performances, exhibitions, festivals, and literary events that bring arts experiences to residents across the state.

Community Support Grant - Wyoming Arts Council 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 Closed: 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 FY28 application will open in February 2027.

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: Fiscal Year 2027 Information Fiscal Year 2027 Panelists The FY27 CSG cycle will close on March 27, 2026.

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

This year’s panelists are: Chad Banks, Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency, Rock Springs Lindsey Grant, Executive Director – the Lyric; WyAA board member, Casper/Statewide Al Hubbard – Artist, Riverton Logan Kay, Director of Foundation – Thermopolis Hospital, Thermopolis Leann Mattis, Community Pride Foundation, Torrington Shane Parrott, Board Member, Lander Art Center, Lander Tiger Robison, Music Educator, University of Wyoming, Laramie Brent Rose, Assistant Commissioner (Arts), WHSAA; Executive Director – Wyoming Music Educators, Statewide Tawni Shuler, Program Director, Ucross Stacy Stebner, Wyoming Humanities Board; Grants Coordinator – Climb Wyoming, Statewide Sogand Tabatabaei, Arts Learning Specialist, Nevada Arts Council Chelsie Troutman, Teen/Youth Services Specialist, NCP Library, Casper Lxi Weber, Executive Director for Star Valley Arts Council, Afton Shasta Wigginton, Executive Assistant of Arts, Inc., Evanston Fiscal Year 2027 Documentation FY27 Community Support Grant Application Book (Submitted Applications) FY27 CSG Evaluator Comments FY27 Community Support Grant Funding FY27 CSG Operating Project Support Scores – Alphabetical FY27 CSG Operating Project Support Scores – High to Low FY27 CSG Arts Learning Scores – Alphabetical FY27 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.

Contact Amara Fehring, Community Development and Arts Learning Specialist, below.