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Access: An Accommodations Program

This program provides small grants to enhance accessibility and foster a place of belonging in the arts across the Creative West region.

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Access Grant

The 2025-26 Access: An Accommodations Program for Organizations grant supports Creative West grantees in making arts and cultural programming more accessible to people with disabilities. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this program provides small grants to help organizations integrate accessibility into their projects and operations. From accommodations like ASL interpretation and audio description to staff training and accessibility audits, the program fosters a place of belonging in the arts across the Creative West region.

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