Funder: Washington State Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$5,000 per grant, paid as reimbursement
Summary: Supports collaborative arts and cultural projects that strengthen belonging, social connection, and well-being in rural Washington.
Key Information: Projects must involve a cultural organization, the community, and at least one other organization or service provider.
Description
ArtsWA’s Cultivating Healthy Communities program supports arts and cultural initiatives that strengthen social connections, belonging, and well-being across rural Washington. Grounded in research linking arts participation to reduced stress, anxiety, and isolation, the program treats the arts as a tool for healing and community vitality. Projects may span all creative disciplines and connect cultural organizations with trusted community partners, including libraries, parks, community centers, and museums.
The program supports in-person, participatory activities. Collaborative online activities addressing isolation and loneliness, especially among older adults, are also welcome when developed with a service provider experienced with the intended community. Priorities include previous pilot-phase recipients and communities with strong agricultural economies and generational agricultural and food-processing workers.
