ArtsWA received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support three small grant programs. ArtsWA will publish the grant applications on October 3, 2025.
Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary
America 250 – Sharing History – Latine and Hispanic History in Washington State
The histories of Latine and Hispanic communities in Washington State are often overlooked in museum collections and early state narratives, despite dating back to the 18th century. Funded projects should help share and honor these stories—highlighting migration, labor, cultural resilience, community organizing, memory, and present-day voices. Projects may use any creative form and must be fully accessible to the public.
💵 $1,000 – $2,000
America 250 – Power of Place – Support for Free Outdoor Musical Performances
ArtsWA recognizes music’s ability to bring people together and strengthen community ties. To support local celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, ArtsWA will provide limited grants to help communities hire local musicians. Funding will support about six to ten projects statewide.
💵 $1,000 – $2,000
Arts and Health
Cultivating Healthy Communities – Arts, Health, and Well-Being in Rural Communities
ArtsWA will launch Cultivating Healthy Communities, a pilot grant program that uses the arts to strengthen social connections and foster belonging in rural Washington. These small grants help communities begin collaborative projects with trusted partners, such as arts and culture nonprofits, libraries, parks, green spaces, community centers, and museums.
💵 $3,000 – $5,000