Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning provides support for creative aging projects that employ a West Virginia teaching artist for programming to teach a new skill in the arts to a consistent group of adults age 55+ and has a culminating public event at the conclusion of the project.
Donor Name: West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History
State: West Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $5,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
Purpose
- To provide up to $5,000 in support for creative aging projects that:
- Employ a West Virginia teaching artist,
- Provide sequential programming to teach a new skill in the arts,
- Work with the same group of older adults (age 55+) in each session, and
- Have a culminating public event at the conclusion of the project.
- Projects teaching visual, literary, or performing arts will be eligible.
- The development of a new art skill and the social engagement of participants should be the primary focus of each project.
- Successful projects will have multiple sessions studying the same art form and end with a culminating event showcasing the skill acquired by participants. Culminating event must be open to the public.
- Projects specifically designed to provide rehabilitation from illness or injury will not be eligible.
Grant Period
January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Who may apply to this program?
- West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations
- Local governments
- Individual artists
What are eligible expenses?
For more information, visit WVDACH.
