Grants to Organizations

Short Run Comix Festival

The Short Run Comix & Arts Festival transcends the commercial comic-con and book expo models by emphasizing local and collaborative creative experiences. Photo by Alida Bevirt.

Grants to Organizations

ArtsWA grants support the work of arts organizations across Washington State. Our grant programs focus on meeting our funding goals:

Support the day-to-day business operations of arts organizations
Support public programming in the arts
Support accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in the arts
Support ArtsWA’s intentional efforts around social justice
Support and grow Washington State’s creative economy

Pandemic Relief Grants for Small Organizations

Grant application open from February 1 to April 30, 2021.

Small arts and culture nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups with operating budgets up to $50,000 are eligible.

Pandemic Relief Grants for Mid-sized Organizations

Grant application open from February 23 to April 19, 2021.

Mid-sized arts and culture nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups with operating budgets between $50,000 – $350,000 are eligible.

Pandemic Relief Grants for Large Organizations

Grant application open from March 29 to May 17, 2021.

Large arts and culture nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets over $350,000 are eligible.

GRANT INFORMATION WEBINARS

We will be holding webinars for applicants interested in learning more about this year’s funding programs.

The Webinars will cover:

Key components of the application guidelines
The application process
Review criteria
How to access and use the ZoomGrants system

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

April 9, 2021, 12-1 p.m. – Lunchtime Overview of ArtsWA’s Pandemic Relief Grants
ArtsWA currently has three open opportunities for all organization levels (small, midsize, and large). We will walk you through the guidelines and the online application. The webinar will wrap up with information on upcoming ArtsWA funding opportunities. Your questions will be welcome. There is limited space. Register today!

Final Reports

Current project support grantees final report deadline | July 31, 2020

We require all Project Support Grantees to submit a final report about their project. Read more about the final report requirements on our Managing Your Grant page.