Wyoming Arts Council Now Accepting Professional Development Grant and Arts Access Project Grant Applications

The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant and the Arts Access Project Grant.

Beginning in May 2026, both grants will be offered through three application cycles throughout the year. Applicants should apply during the cycle that best aligns with their project timeline or set project start date.

Application cycles are as follows:

• Round one: May 1 through June 1, 2026, for projects beginning between July and September 2026
• Round two: Aug. 1 through Sept. 1, 2026, for projects beginning between October 2026 and February 2027
• Round three: Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2027, for projects beginning between March and June 2027

“Together, these two grants reflect a vision for Wyoming’s artistic ecosystem, one that invests in both artistic development and access,” said Kimberly Mittelstadt, creative arts specialist for the Wyoming Arts Council. “By empowering artists to grow professionally while expanding opportunities for community engagement, the Wyoming Arts Council is strengthening not only the arts sector, but also the social and cultural fabric of the state as a whole.”

Applications are available through the Wyoming Arts Council’s online grant system at wyomingartscouncil.org under the Grants tab. A complete list of eligibility requirements and guidelines is also available on the website.

Arts Council staff are available to answer questions and encourage applicants to reach out prior to applying.

For questions about application content or eligible projects, contact Kimberly Mittelstadt, creative arts specialist, at 307-274-6673 or Kimberly.Mittelstadt@wyo.gov. For general questions, contact Cashmere Balland, grants and administration manager, at 307-214-7819 or Cashmere.Balland@wyo.gov.