Donor Name: ArtsWA
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/11/2024, 5:00 p.m.
Size of the Grant: Up to $3,000
Grant Duration: Not specified

Details/Overview:
ArtsWA's Wellness, Arts, and Military (WAM) program aims to introduce more veterans and military-connected families to the healing benefits of the arts, which have been shown to improve physical, social, and emotional well-being. The arts help alleviate pain, anxiety, isolation, and other challenges often faced by active-military members, veterans, and their families.

Through the Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) grant program, WAM offers military-connected individuals an opportunity to engage in an art practice for personal and professional development. The SAP grant provides one-time funding of up to $3,000 to cover costs associated with dedicating time to practice art during the grant period.

Applicants must submit an art practice plan, three art samples, and a simple budget detailing how the grant funds and time will be utilized.
Applicants must provide:

an art practice plan
3 art samples
a simple budget that shows how time and funds will be used

Funding Information
The SAP grant provides one-time grants of up to $3,000. These grants pay for costs associated with taking time to practice art throughout the grant period.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) Grant, you must be one of the following:

an U.S. military active-duty service member, guardsman, reservist, or veteran
a spouse or registered domestic partner of a U.S. military active-duty service member, guardsman, reservist, or veteran
a child (at least 18 years old) of a U.S. military active-duty service member, guardsman, reservist, or veteran

In addition, you must:

be a current Washington State resident
be pursuing an art practice (Visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, theatre, media arts, traditional/folk arts)
have an SWV (Statewide Vendor) number to receive grant funds from the state

For more information, visit Washington State Arts Commission.