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Working Washington Grants: Round 5

$70 million was appropriated by the legislature for Working Washington Grants: Round 5. In this round, portions of the available funds are set aside for specific sectors, including 60% for the arts, heritage, and science sectors.

The grant will be open from August 17 – September 9. We strongly encourage eligible organizations, including sole proprietors and independent artists, to apply. Learn more about eligibility, free webinars, and more at the link below.

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About Us

ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. The Legislature recognized that the arts enrich our communities. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians.

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Public Art

Our Art in Public Places program (AIPP) purchases and cares for artworks in state buildings, colleges, universities, and schools throughout Washington. The State Art Collection includes nearly 5,000 artworks, located where people study, work, and live.

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Creative Districts

Creative Districts helps Washington communities thrive. This award-winning program works to grow the creative sector. It helps communities turn cultural activities into economic growth.

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Arts in Education

ArtsWA is committed to improving and expanding early learning and K-12 arts education. Our grants and programs serve students, families, and communities.

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Grants

ArtsWA grants help communities nurture and grow the arts. These communities are located in rural and urban areas throughout the state. Our grants focus on cultural equity, the creative economy, and K-12 education.

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Wellness, Arts, and the Military

Wellness, Arts, and the Military is a statewide program that grew out of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Initiative. The program aims to target military-connected populations to community-based arts programs.

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