Cultural Trust Fund Begins Application Process

Grant applications for the new Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) will be available on November 8, according to program administrator Renee Bovee.

Designed to promote, preserve and enhance the unique cultural heritage of Wyoming, the Cultural Trust Fund was has been funded by the Wyoming Legislature with a $10 million corpus. The interest of which will be used to provide grant funding for all forms of arts and culture. A five-member board, appointed by the Governor, will determine which grant applications receive funding.

The application postmark deadline is December 20 for projects beginning after March 1, 2007.

The mission of the WCTF Board is to serve the citizens of the state by supporting Wyoming’s culture and heritage through grant funding of innovative projects for the enjoyment, appreciation, promotion, preservation and protection of the state’s arts, cultural and historic resources. The program will also look to support and invest in Wyoming institutions that support the state’s culture and heritage.

The WCTF can provide grant funding for all forms of arts and culture, including but not limited to, visual arts, performing arts, crafts, design arts, media arts, literature, folklife and traditional arts, humanities, historic and architectural preservation, community cultural celebrations and cultural corridors.

Grant applications shall, at a minimum, indicate the ability of the organization or project to accomplish one or more of ten criteria requirements as outlined in the application materials.

Downloadable applications are available from the Cultural Trust Fund website.

For additional information or a paper copy of the application, contact Renee Bovee, WCTF Administrator, at 307-777-6312.
- posted by Michael Shay @ 1:44 PM