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Find similar grantsCommunity Accelerator Grant is sponsored by ArtsFund (in partnership with Allen Family Philanthropies). Provides flexible, unrestricted operating and programmatic grants to arts and culture organizations across Washington State, with a strong emphasis on groups supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disability, and rural communities, as well as small-to-medium creative economy entities.
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Community Accelerator Grant Program | ArtsFund President & Board Chair Statement Audited Financial Statements Community Accelerator Grant Program Board Leadership Training Cultural Partners Network Cultural Partners Connect State of the Sector in 2026 2025 ArtsFund Grantee Listening Sessions Program Overview Livability Impact Study of the Arts Policy & Advocacy Resources How are the Arts Being Funded Today?
What do Expenses Look Like Today? COVID Arts Sector Impacts COVID Cultural Impact Study Community Accelerator Grant Program Community Accelerator Grant ArtsFund is pleased to partner with Allen Family Philanthropies on the fourth round of funding for the Community Accelerator Grant, a $10 million investment in Washington State’s arts and culture sector.
The program provides unrestricted grants to cultural organizations across Washington, prioritizing communities with less access to mainstream funding, including organizations centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and rural communities. Awards will be unrestricted, allowing recipient organizations to utilize funding in ways that they determine and prioritize for highest impact.
In 2026, the program’s eligibility parameters have shifted to focus on nonprofits, fiscally sponsored organizations, and tribal entities with annual operating budgets of $1 million or less, recognizing that these grants will have an outsized impact on these organizations. The 2026 Community Accelerator Grant application portal is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications.
The Community Accelerator Grant application, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Demographic Data Use Statement have been translated into 10 languages.
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Macluumaadka Community Accelerator Grant 2026 Impormasyon tungkol sa Community Accelerator Grant 2026 Thông Tin về Community Accelerator Grant 2026 2026 年 Community Accelerator Grant 信息 Funded by Allen Family Philanthropies, Year 4 of the Community Accelerator Grant program provide s unrestricted grants for cultural organizations across Washington State in amounts of $2,500 to $25,000. Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .
The Community Accelerator Grant is intended to fund Washington State’s arts and culture sector. 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) public charity, and state or federally recognized tribal entities are eligible to apply. In addition, organizations must: – Have a primary mission to produce or support arts and cultural activities.
– Have been established on or before December 31, 2022. – Have an average annual operating budget greater than $25,000 and less than $1,000,000 over FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025 (actuals).
Applicants considered ineligible include: – For-profit organizations – Political advocacy organizations – Organizations located outside of Washington State – Churches and religious organizations – Government entities, except tribal governments – Info Session: Wednesday, July 8 – Application Window Opens: Wednesday, July 15, at 12:00 pm – Application Window Closes: Friday, August 21, at 5:00 pm – Grantees Notified: On or before Tuesday, December 1 – Funds Disbursed: On or before Thursday, December 31 The application portal will be tested for screen reader compatibility.
A copy of the application is available for download here . If you have any additional access needs or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the grantmaking team at accelerator@artsfund. org .
Grants will be issued by December 31 , 2026. The program is informed by a Community Advisory Panel that represents geographic and demographic diversity. The panel works to ensure decision-making is as close to the impacted communities as possible.
The Community Accelerator Grant invests 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. You can reach ArtsFund’s grantmaking team via email at accelerator@artsfund.
org . Please allow up to 3 business days for a response. President & Board Chair Statement Audited Financial Statements Community Accelerator Grant Program Board Leadership Training Cultural Partners Network Cultural Partners Connect State of the Sector in 2026 2025 ArtsFund Grantee Listening Sessions Program Overview Livability Impact Study of the Arts Policy & Advocacy Resources How are the Arts Being Funded Today?
What do Expenses Look Like Today? COVID Arts Sector Impacts COVID Cultural Impact Study
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Washington State 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), and state or federally recognized tribal entities with annual budgets typically under $1M. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Accelerator Grant are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Accelerator Grant is funded by ArtsFund (in partnership with Allen Family Philanthropies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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