Founded in 1967, the Wyoming Arts Council (WAC) supports the arts in Wyoming. The WAC fosters and promotes creation, access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts. The WAC serves as a resource for, and encourages partnerships between the public, artists, and arts organizations. It offers services in four areas: financial, professional, informational and promotional assistance. The WAC staff continues to efficiently and effectively manage the resources provided by the State of Wyoming, the National Endowment for the Arts and various private sources with advice and counsel from the WAC Board.

The WAC provides over 300 grants to organizations each year for arts programs and projects that serve Wyoming’s citizens. The projects ensure that all Wyoming residents experience the highest quality of artistic programming in their community throughout the year. Organizations receiving WAC funds are recognized for their outstanding service to the state by panels of experts who review the applications and by the WAC Board of Directors, who approve the funding.

HELP

If you have any questions about the grant programs we offer, or if you need assistance with the grant process, please call the WAC at (307) 777-7742, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

ARE YOU REGISTERED?

The WAC is now asking all grant applicants for their DUNS # so they can be counted in national arts data. It's free and easy to get so if you don't have a Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number, visit www.dnb.com and click on "Get a DUNS Number" . (Individuals do not need a DUNS #)

General Grant Information

Click on Grants Overview for a list and description of all our grant programs!

READ THIS FIRST!

Go to the 2009-2010 Guide to Grant Program book for more detail on the various grant programs and information about our funding policies. The book also includes help on how to apply. Contact the WAC at (307) 777-7742 if you have questions.

Following is a list of programs that the WAC currently offers

Grant programs (electronic application process)

• NEW! American Masterpieces: Choral Music Performance Grant (applications accepted 6/3/09-11/1/10)

Choral music by American master composers, purchased in sufficient quantities for choirs to borrow, is available from the library housed at Laramie County School District #1 in Cheyenne. Grant funding is available to any private, public, school or church choral group interested in borrowing the music to perform it, as long as the group complies with the requirements of the Laramie County School District #1 Music Library.

Click here for Guidelines for the AM: CMPG grant program.

• Art Works for Wyoming (deadline: December 11, 2009)

Art Works for Wyoming (AWW) is a new WAC grant program that is funded through one time funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, courtesy of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).

Click here for Guidelines for the AWW grant program.

• American Masterpieces (Project and Choral Music Commissions grants)
• Arts Access
• Arts Across Wyoming
• Arts Education Biennial
• Arts Education Ongoing
• Community Arts Partners
• Folk Arts
• Grants to Organizations
• Individual Artists Professional Development
• Open Door

Project Timeframes:
Applicants may receive funding from each grant category once per fiscal year for different art projects that take place between July 1 - June 30. Under special circumstances, Ongoing grants may be extended beyond the end of the current fiscal year (June 30) IF applicants work with WAC staff prior to submitting their grant. Extending projects past the end of the current fiscal year may shorten the time frame that applicants will have to submit their Final Report.

Step by Step Guidelines on How to Apply On Line (REVISED April 2009.)

NOTE: WAC Roster Artists cannot serve as the Grant Seeker for any organization seeking funding from the Wyoming Arts Council for a project that the WAC Roster Artist is going to receive financial compensation for.

Grant Help

• Evaluation
• General Grant Writing Tips
• Checklist

Other Related Information

Accessibility Survey
Click above link to complete the Accessibility – Nondiscrimination Survey online.

OMB Circular A-133 Audit Requirements
Click here for requirements if you receive federal funding from the Wyoming Arts Council.

About The National Endowment For The Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), established by Congress in 1965, uses federal tax funds to support the visual, literary and performing arts to benefit all Americans. The NEA awards grants to non-profit arts organizations to help support outstanding performances, exhibitions and programs. It also disburses program funds to state arts agencies and regional arts organizations to promote the arts across America.