Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants
The Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts fund innovative performing arts projects that expand access and engagement in Alaska, with a focus on 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.
Summary: Supports Alaska-based organizations and tribes in presenting innovative performing arts projects, with an emphasis on increasing access and serving underserved communities.
Key Information: Projects must begin after the deadline month and be completed by June 30 of the state fiscal year.
Description
The Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, provide support to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, government units, and schools for projects in the performing arts. These grants are designed to foster vibrant artistic expression and encourage innovative approaches that address current challenges in the arts, particularly those affecting access and participation in underserved Alaskan communities. Eligible projects include presenting and touring performances (theater, dance, music, literary readings, folk & traditional arts, media arts), outreach to new or underserved audiences, and professional development for performing arts staff.
