CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Feb. 17, 2026 - The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Community Support Grant. Applications are due March 27 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

The Community Support Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to help organizations strengthen their communities through the arts. Eligible organizations may request support for operations, specific projects, and arts learning activities. Funding is available for programs and services that take place from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

“While this is a competitive grant, many first-time applicants have received awards over the years,” said Cashmere Balland, grants manager for the Wyoming Arts Council. “This grant allows the Arts Council to direct funding to organizations all across the state, providing support for a variety of programs and projects that best serve those distinct communities.”

Organizations may request up to $10,000 in operating or project support, with an additional $5,000 available for arts learning activities, for a combined maximum of $15,000. The application, along with eligibility requirements and guidelines, is available on the Wyoming Arts Council website at wyomingartscouncil.org under the Grants tab.

Arts Council staff are available to answer questions and encourage applicants to reach out prior to the deadline to help ensure strong submissions. For questions about project eligibility or application content, contact Community Development and Arts Learning Specialist Amara Fehring at (307) 630-3918 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For general questions, contact Grants Manager Cashmere Balland at (307) 214-7819 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Figure 1: Students with the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company’s Camp Shakes program view one another’s stage design dioramas. Photo by Ashli Smiley.

Contact: Amara Fehring, (307) 630-3918, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.