WACultures Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program

Master Artists and Apprentices work together over one year (July–June) to teach and learn knowledge and skill related to a tradition in their community, committing to at least 100 hours of one-on-one time. Master Artists receive $4,000 honorarium; Apprentices receive $1,000; teams may request up to $1,000 for materials and/or travel. Program includes quarterly Zoom meetings with staff, a midyear site visit for documentation, a public event presentation, and evaluation. Master Artists who served in the last two cohorts are ineligible. Program Details ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) is a funding organization that offers the WACultures Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program grant program to support apprenticeship and arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) through ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission). Organizations seeking funding for apprenticeship and arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include individual applicants. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) or on ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1K – $6K. Applications are due by May 10, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports apprenticeship and arts and cultural programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611430. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission). Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to apprenticeship

Award details

Award range: $1K – $6K. Applications close on May 10, 2026.

Categories

Apprenticeship · Arts Culture