Dancers Warren Woo and Lauran Drackett perform an aerial duet as the Mesopotamian god "Gudud" corresponding to the planet Mercury, in the Cabiri's "Gods of the Night" at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 2019. View as Webpage.

ArtsWA's Grants to Organizations program has three grant programs open until March 15 - and you still have time to apply. Read on or visit our website to learn more.

General Operating Support: Emerging

General Operating Support: Emerging offers funding to arts organizations created in the last three years. This grant assists with everyday costs so that new groups can focus on providing creative, communal, and cultural experiences with and for the people of Washington State.

Of special interest are new organizations that focus on the work of communities not fully or authentically represented in their region. We encourage new organizations that focus on communities impacted by historic and structural inequity to apply.

Applicants can request between $2,000-$6,000 for general operating expenses. If awarded, grant amounts may vary depending on panel recommendations and available funds.

Creative Project Grant

Creative Project Grants offer funding to groups so they can provide communal arts and cultural experiences. Organizations do not need to have an arts-focused mission to apply.

Applicants can request between $2,000-$8,000 for their project. If awarded, grant amounts can vary depending on panel recommendations and available funds.

General Operating Support: Sustaining

General Operating Support: Sustaining (for small to midsize groups) offers two-year funding for general operating costs to arts organizations. This funding supports arts organizations in their work of providing creative, communal, and cultural experiences.

Applicants can request up to $12,000 split across two years for general operating expenses. If awarded, grant amounts may vary depending on panel recommendations and available funds.

🎉 You still have time to apply! 🎉

Submit your application by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15.