JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) has opened applications for grant programs available to residents and organizations that support cultural initiatives, preservation projects and community engagement across the state.
Applications are now open through March 28 for programs running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Organizations can request up to $15,000, including up to $10,000 for operating and/or project support and up to $5,000 for arts learning. A 1:1 cash match is required.
Additional eligibility and funding requirements can be found on the Arts Council website.
According to a SPCR press release, the arts and cultural sector is “vital to Wyoming’s economy,” generating over $347 million in tax revenue at local, county, state and federal levels. SPCR confirms that arts and culture accounts for 2.7% of the state’s GDP and supports 14,618 jobs, representing 4.1% of Wyoming’s workforce.
“Given its significant impact, supporting this sector through available funding opportunities is crucial,” SPCR writes. “Investing in the arts and culture fosters economic growth, enriches communities and enhances the quality of life for Wyoming’s residents.”
In 2024, SPCR’s cultural resources programs — such as the Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming State Archives and the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office — granted nearly $2.242 million in funding across Wyoming. Last fiscal year, the Wyoming Arts Council awarded 235 grants totaling $1.2 million to nonprofits and arts education programs across the State, supporting theaters, art centers, public exhibitions and more.
The Community Support Grant (CSG) provides operating support and/or project funding for organizations that offer arts services, projects and arts learning.
The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) also offers grant funding for various arts and cultural projects, including visual arts, performing arts, crafts, design arts, media arts, literature, folk/traditional arts, humanities and historic preservation. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits and governmental agencies based in Wyoming. Projects must primarily occur in Wyoming, with expertise allowed from outside the state. All grants require a dollar-for-dollar match through cash or in-kind donations, and the WCTF grant application deadline is April 1. Interested applicants should apply online.
Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources website for information on all grant programs and funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, application deadlines and guidelines.
