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Grants & Awards

Creative West empowers artists and culture-makers with direct, practical resources, delivered regionally.

We offer practical, equity-centered learning experiences and funding opportunities that connect and inspire artists, culture-bearers and communities to build a more inclusive sector, strengthen the arts field, and catalyze change.

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Nofoaga Feso'ota'iga

Grants, Awards & Programs Team

Creative West

grants@wearecreativewest.org

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  • Open (Until 11/30/2025)
  • For Organizations

Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant Program

Supporting projects that focus on folk arts or traditions that are practiced, valued, and shared within culturally specific communities

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  • For Organizations

Consortia Professional Development Grant Program

Professional development grants to provide capacity-building services to consortia members and constituents

  • For Organizations

ArtsHERE

ArtsHERE supports organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming

  • For Organizations

Cultural Sustainability

A Creative West Program for Small Organizations of Color

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  • For Individuals

Leaders of Color Professional Development Fund

Continued support for alumni of Creative West's Leaders of Color Network

  • Open (Until 10/13/2024)
  • For Individuals

National Leaders of Color Fellowship Program

Bringing together all Leaders of Color program alumni to deepen relationships across cohorts

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  • For Individuals

BIPOC Artist Fund

Funding and support for BIPOC artists that emphasizes self-determination for artists and their communities.

  • For Organizations

Tour West

Support for arts and community organizations for the presentation of touring performers and literary artists within the Creative West region.

Featured Partner Grants

Partner Grants

OrganizationGrantTypeLocationMore Info
Western Arts Alliance and Creative West in collaboration with the USRAOsPerforming Arts DiscoveryIndividualUnited StatesWebsite
RRoushan 2019 Seattle Belltown Chalk Fest pic by Orion - Raziah Roushan

Photo Credit: Orion

Apply to be a Grant Panelist/Reviewer

Grant Panelist/Reviewer roles are integral to our work in providing equitable funding in our region. Grant processes are held year round to provide funding for the next year or cycle depending on the program. We are always looking for potential panelists to diversify our panel pool and enhance professional development in the arts field.

Panelist Application Form

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