The New Works Grants Program supports new daring and diverse projects across various disciplines while celebrating the inimitable creative spirit of the Bay Area.
Donor Name: Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation
State: California
County: Alameda County (CA), Marin County (CA), San Francisco County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Organizational support is provided for arts organizations and intermediary programs providing support for individual artists, this can include access to financial support, professional development, networking and career advancement opportunities.
Foundation remains committed to funding the creation of both the fine and performing arts through its New Works grants program, as well as organizations providing direct support to individual artists through its Legacy Grants program. The foundation prioritizes support for smaller, independent arts organizations presenting challenging and cutting-edge works.
Grants are made in support of the following practices:
- Visual Arts, including the exhibition of painting and sculpture
- Theater, including opera
- Music
- Dance.
Funding Information
Grants will be awarded between $15,000 – $35,000.
Eligible Projects
- Projects that feature a majority representation of Bay Area-based artists and contributors (Please note: The foundation recognizes that many organizational staff and artists have been forced to relocate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists supported through the grant are not required to currently reside within the geographic focus areas, but they should have a demonstrated history of living and working in Alameda, Marin, and/or San Francisco Counties.)
- Collaboration and community-informed practices, promoting meaningful relationships between artists and their communities
- Prioritizing support for Black, Indigenous, artists of color and those historically marginalized by persistent cultural, economic, and racial barriers.
Eligibility Criteria
The general requirements for eligibility are:
- Organizations and artists that work in Alameda, Marin, and/or San Francisco counties
- Public charities operating under an IRS 501(c)(3) status or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information, visit PCWF.
