Community Accelerator Grant

ArtsFund is pleased to partner with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation on the third round of funding for the Community Accelerator Grant, a $10 million investment in Washington state’s arts and culture sector. The program, now in its third year, provides unrestricted grants to cultural nonprofit organizations across Washington state. In the program’s second year, it awarded 811 grants to organizations reaching 37 of Washington’s 39 counties. The funds are intended to boost arts organizations’ ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities across the state.  

We will share more information on eligibility, how to apply, and when funds will be distributed in the spring.

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Funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, year 3 of the Community Accelerator Grant program will provide unrestricted grants for cultural organizations across Washington state.

Eligibility for the year 3 of the Community Accelerator Grant program will be determined in the spring of 2025.

ArtsFund will provide a variety of accessibility measures to ensure maximum access to grant materials and process. 

Grants will be issued by October 2025.

The program will be informed by a Community Advisory Panel that represents geographic and demographic diversity. The panel will work to ensure decision-making is as close to the impacted communities as possible.

The Community Accelerator Grant will invest in a stronger, more inclusive and thriving arts and cultural sector for Washington state by allowing organizations to self-determine how best to utilize their funding. The funds are intended to boost arts organizations’ ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities across the state. 

To sign up to learn more about the program as information is released, please continue below: 

You can reach us at accelerator@artsfund.org for any questions. Please allow 3 business days to respond to your message.