CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A grant program that encourages West Virginia schools and arts organizations to integrate arts education with science, technology, engineering and math is taking applications for approximately $175,000 in funding.

The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is accepting applications for STEAM Power WV grants through Oct. 4. The funding is provided through a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

An agency said statement says grants of up to $7,500 are available for public and private preschool through high school programs, school systems, nonprofit arts organizations and community nonprofits with arts-related missions.

The department plans to fund at least 25 new projects taking place between now and June.

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