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Community Accelerator Grants (2026 Round) is sponsored by ArtsFund in partnership with Allen Family Philanthropies. This program provides unrestricted funding to arts and cultural nonprofits across Washington state to support arts and culture by offering essential capital. The grants aim to boost arts organizations' ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities.
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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, now in its fourth year, provides unrestricted grants to cultural nonprofit organizations across Washington state. In 2025, the Community Accelerator Grant awarded 930 grants to organizations in 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.
More information on eligibility, how to apply, and when funds will be distributed will be shared in the summer. 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 will provide unrestricted grants for cultural organizations across Washington State in amounts of $2,500 to $25,000.
The 2026 application will open at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 15. The deadline to apply will be 5:00 p. m.
on Friday, August 21. To preview the application, click here . Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .
This Zoom webinar walks prospective applicants through the Community Accelerator Grant’s application process, review the program’s updated eligibility parameters, and provide an opportunity for a question-and-answer session with ArtsFund staff. ASL interpretation, ASR captions in 30 languages, and visual descriptions are provided.
In 2026, the program’s eligibility will shift to focus on organizations with annual operating budgets of $1 million or less, recognizing that these grants will have an outsized impact on organizations. Additional eligibility for year 4 of the Community Accelerator Grant program will be determined in the summer . Elig ibility in pre vious cycles does not guarantee eligibility in year 4.
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 us at accelerator@artsfund. org for any questions.
Please allow 3 business days for us to respond to your message. 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: Cultural organizations across Washington State with annual operating budgets of $1 million or less. Additional eligibility will be determined in the summer of 2026. 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 Grants (2026 Round) are due August 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Accelerator Grants (2026 Round) 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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