Arts Access Project Grant

Starting May 1, 2026, applications will be accepted in three annual cycles

Round One: May 1 – June 1, 2026 for projects starting between July – Sept 2026
Round Two: Aug 1 – Sept 1, 2026 for projects starting between Oct 2026 – Feb 2027
Round Three: Jan 1 – Feb 1, 2027 for projects starting between March – June 2027

Increasing Access to the Arts Across Wyoming

The Wyoming Arts Council’s Arts Access Project Grant is available to organizations for arts project funding designed to increase access to the arts for communities with limited access (individuals with a disability, older adults, veterans, economically disadvantaged individuals, rural communities, individuals with limited English proficiency, folk and traditional arts and artists, or others) through comprehensive and collaborative community engagement.

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Arts Access Project Grant Guidelines

• An organization is eligible to receive up to $1000 in this grant category. Individual artists cannot apply for this grant.
• Organizations that did not receive a Community Support Grant are eligible to receive up to two Arts Council grants in the other grant programs for different programs/events, depending on criteria for each specific grant.
• An organization will only be allowed to submit two Arts Access Project Grant applications per fiscal year. If one or both applications are denied, organizations are not eligible to reapply until the following fiscal year.
• The Arts Access Project Grant distributes financial support based on scores assigned by a panel of experts and arts professionals on a “Fund/No Fund” model using the evaluation criteria.
• Grants will be available until funds are expended.
• All applications must be submitted a minimum of six weeks prior to the beginning of the project in which funds are being requested (the “Proposal Start Date” entered in your application). 
• No cash match is required, and In-kind contributions will be reported on the final report.

Before applying, all organizations must review the Wyoming Arts Council’s Grant Guidelines to ensure compliance and understand the application process.

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How to Apply

Application Timeline

Starting in May 2026, the Wyoming Arts Council will being to offer three application cycles each year for this grant.

Round One: May 1 – June 1, 2026 for projects starting between July – Sept 2026
Round Two: Aug 1 – Sept 1, 2026 for projects starting between Oct 2026 – Feb 2027
Round Three: Jan 1 – Feb 1, 2027 for projects starting between March – June 2027

Apply based on when your project will begin:

• If your project has a set start date, choose the cycle that matches that timeframe.
• If your project does not have a set start date, list a start date that is at least 6 weeks after you submit your application.

This timeline allows staff to review applications, complete panel evaluations, and ensure funding is in place before your project begins.

Timeline

• Round one: May 1 – June 1 for projects starting between July – September
• Round two: August 1 – Sept 1 for projects starting between October – February
• Round three: January 1 – February 1 for projects starting between March – June
• Award notification: Rolling
• Final Report due: 60 days after proposal end date listed on application

Application Resources

Please review the full Arts Access Project Grant Narrative Questions and Evaluation Criteria for application preparation.

Download a copy of the Arts Access Project Grant Applicant Guidebook for assistance with the application.

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: