Community Accelerator Grant Program
Community Accelerator Grant
ArtsFund is thrilled to announce a new grantmaking program, the Community Accelerator Grant, a historic investment in Washington’s arts and culture sector. This program is open to Washington state-based arts and cultural organizations, whose primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities. Eligibility includes organizations with their own 501(c)(3) status, fiscally sponsored organizations, and tribal organizations.
The Community Accelerator Grant application is now closed. Organizations will receive notification of their award status in March, and funds will be disbursed by March 31, 2023.
Info Session: ArtsFund hosted an info session for all interested organizations on Friday, December 9 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the form of a webinar. Staff provided detailed information on eligibility as well as a review of the application and application process. Application questions, as well as a link to the recording of the info session, can be found here.
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What Is It
Funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Community Accelerator Grant program will provide unrestricted grants for cultural nonprofit organizations across Washington state in amounts of $2,500 to $25,000.
Funding will provide essential capital to Washington’s cultural organizations, including fiscally sponsored and tribal organizations, whose primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities.
Awards will be unrestricted, allowing recipient organizations to utilize funding in ways that they determine and prioritize for highest impact.
Who is Eligible
This program is open to Washington State-based arts and cultural organizations with a 3-year average budget of $25,000 or greater, whose primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities. Eligibility includes organizations with their own 501(c)(3) status, fiscally sponsored organizations, and tribal organizations.
When Will Grants Be Issued
The Community Accelerator Grant application is now closed. Organizations will receive notification of their award status in March, and funds will be disbursed by March 31, 2023.
How Will It Work
The program will be informed by a Community Advisory Panel that represents geographic and demographic diversity. The panel will work to ensure decision-making is as close to the impacted communities as possible. Click here to see the list of Community Advisory Panel members and learn more.
Why
The Community Accelerator Grant will invest in a stronger, more inclusive and thriving arts and cultural sector for Washington State by allowing organizations to self-determine how best to utilize their funding. The funds are intended to boost arts organizations’ ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities across the state.
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