Self-directed Art Practice Grant Program

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.