FY27 Creative Start cycle closed and grantees selected. For FY28, ArtsWA consolidated all Arts in Education grants into the single AIE Project Grant — apply there.

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Creative Start Project Grant (FY27) (Discontinued)

About this program (historical reference)

Historical funding: $6,000 or $10,000 (full amounts only)

Prior eligibility: Washington State-based Head Start or ECEAP providers, public schools/school districts, Educational Service Districts, Tribal/State/Municipal government agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Individuals, for-profits, fiscally sponsored organizations, and out-of-state organizations are ineligible.

Creative Start Project Grant (FY27) is a grant from ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) that funds individual artists and small arts organizations in Washington State launching new creative projects. The program supports a wide range of artistic disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and media arts. Eligible applicants are Washington State residents who are professional artists or organizations with a primary arts mission. Awards are intended to support the creation of new work, community arts engagement, or professional development. Grant amounts and application details are defined in the FY27 solicitation; applicants should consult ArtsWA for current cycle guidance.

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