Community Support Grant

Grant Opens: February 15, 2027
Grant Closes: March 26, 2027
Grant Implementation Period: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028

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.

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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
• Applicants may request:
  • 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.

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How to Apply

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 15, 2027
• Application deadline: March 26, 2027
• Panel review: April 2027
• Panel review meeting: May 3, 2027; 9:30am – 12pm
• Award notification: May 2027
• 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

Application Resources

• Community Support Grant Narrative Questions and Evaluation Criteria
• Community Support Grant Scoring Rubric
• Community Support Grant Applicant Guidebook (PDF)
• ADA-accessible version (text-only)

CSG “How to” Webinars

• 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:

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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

Review Process

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.

Formula Funding

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.

Public Input

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.