CALT Experiences Grants - Mid Atlantic Arts
Individual traditional artists and nonprofits in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia may apply for grants of $1,000–$10,000 to fund public-facing projects and events that bring communities together around folk and traditional arts and cultural knowledge.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $5,500
- Location
- Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia
- Exhibition window
- Jul 1, 2026 → Jun 30, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Jun 18, 2026
About
Overview
CALT Experiences grants fund public-facing projects and events in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that bring community members together around traditional arts and cultural knowledge. Funded projects will encourage broad public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of living traditions and/or grow and disseminate artistic skill and cultural knowledge within the community.
Key Dates
- Application opens: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:59pm ET
- Decision notification: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Funded project period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Open Office Hours: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 18
Eligibility
- Individual traditional artist/practitioner or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, unit of state or local government, or federally recognized Tribal government
- Must reside/be based in an Appalachian Regional Commission-designated county in Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia
- Majority of project activities must take place within ARC-designated counties
- Must be in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts with no overdue or outstanding required reports and/or grant documents
- Cannot apply for this program in the same year as Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects or Mid Atlantic Presenters Initiatives
- Fiscal sponsorship is not allowed
Eligible Project Activities
- Hands-on learning experiences/workshops
- Public art projects
- Exhibitions
- Performances or performance series
- Film/video
- Radio broadcasts or podcasts
- Archival collections or fieldwork with a significant public-facing component
Funding & Budget
- Grant support range: $1,000 – $10,000
- No match requirement
- At least 85% ($8,500) of funds must be used for specific, direct project costs
- Up to 15% ($1,500) may be used for indirect costs in support of day-to-day needs
Application Materials
The application will include narrative questions, work samples, and a project budget. Consult the full guidelines for specific requirements.
Contact & Support
- Ellie Dassler, Program Director: [email protected] or 667-401-2587 x 115
- Joel Chapman, Program Associate: [email protected] or 667-401-2488 x 117
- For accessibility accommodations, contact Joel Chapman at least 10 business days before the deadline
- Award
- $1,000 – $10,000
- Theme
- Projects that bring community members together around folk and traditional arts practice and traditional knowledge, encouraging public awareness and appreciation of living traditions or growing and sharing artistic skills and cultural knowledge within communities.
- Eligibility
- Individual traditional artists/practitioners or 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of state/local government, or federally recognized Tribal governments must be located in an Appalachian Regional Commission-designated county in Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia, in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts, and may not apply in the same year as Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects or Mid Atlantic Presenters Initiatives.
- Audience
- Individual folk and traditional artists/practitioners and nonprofit organizations
- Contact
- [email protected]
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