The Washington State Arts Commission provides grants to support regional and statewide nonprofits that offer programs aimed at supporting expanding, diversifying, and enhancing the expertise of arts professionals.
Donor Name: Washington State Arts Commission
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
ArtsWA provides operating support grants to Arts Service Organizations within Washington State.
An Arts Service Organization (ASO) provides training, workshops, convenings, conferences, networking, technical assistance, and other professional development services to established and emerging arts professionals.
Funding Information
- Applicants can request $12,000 split across two years ($6,000 x 2).
- This is a reimbursement grant.
Grant Period
- The first half is distributed in Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
- The second half is distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must have:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3)
- At least two years of continuous operation as a non-profit arts organization or fiscally sponsored organization
- At least two years of ongoing professional development services
- At least one paid staff that works 20 paid hours per week or more
- A board of directors
- A board-approved annual year-end operating budget that reflects actuals and includes program expenses.
For more information, visit Washington State Arts Commission.