Deadline: 28-Feb-25
ArtsWA is pleased to announce the General Operating Grant for Emerging and Small Organizations to support young arts organizations.
Organizations that focus on the work of communities not fully or authentically represented in their region, especially those that focus on communities impacted by historical and structural inequity, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Purpose
- Small and Emerging Organization grants help cover day-to-day business expenses (operating support) so that young organizations can focus on building capacity and providing cultural experiences for their communities.
Funding Information
- Applicants can request $6,000 for general operating expenses. Funds are distributed in equal portions over two years ($3,000 x 2). Grant amounts may vary depending on available funds and number of applications received.
- ArtsWA grants are reimbursement grants. Payments are made after expenses are incurred, normally at the end of your operating year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must have three members or more with assigned titles, roles, and duties.
- A mission that centers arts, culture, and/or heritage.
- Publicly accessible programming.
- Emerging Organizations have at least one year of experience managing their organization and providing at least one public program.
- Small Organizations have at least three years of experience managing their organization and providing regular public programming.
- Be based in Washington State.
- Organizations operating as affiliates of National Organizations must be part of a group exemption.
- Annual operating budget between $0-$50,000, or
- Annual operating budget between $50,000 and $100,000.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or
- Fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3).
- Unincorporated groups may apply but must gain fiscal sponsorship before July 1, 2025.
Ineligible to Apply
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Religious organizations (eligible for Project Support grants only)
- Government agencies and departments not officially designated as Local Arts Agencies.
- Universities, colleges, academic departments, and K-12 schools
For more information, visit ArtsWA.