Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants
The Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants fund projects that present, tour, or develop performing arts in Alaska, focusing on increasing access and supporting underserved communities.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $500–$2,000; up to $5,000 for multi-community tours; one grant per fiscal year per organization.
Summary: Supports adaptable performing arts projects in Alaska, with a focus on increasing access and sustaining activities amid changing circumstances.
Key Information: Next application window opens June 1, 2026; grants are limited to one per fiscal year per organization.
Description
The Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, support projects that present, tour, or develop performing arts across Alaska. The program is designed to increase access to the performing arts, especially in communities with limited opportunities, and has adapted its eligible project types to accommodate pandemic-related restrictions. Funding may be used for a wide range of performing arts activities, including theater, dance, music, storytelling, and professional development for organizational staff.
