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World Arts West 2026 Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund
World Arts West is honored to be part of the Wallace Foundation’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts National Arts Partners initiative, alongside 11 other BIPOC-led arts service organizations. Through this regranting program, World Arts West will support California-based cultural dance organizations whose work sustains, advances, and uplifts diverse cultural traditions, advances well-being in their communities, and strengthens connections across generations.
This initiative is designed to increase access to resources, foster equity in funding, and amplify the voices of under-resourced cultural communities. In addition to direct funding, grantees will also join a cohort-based engagement model (including a beginning, mid-point, and closing gathering and other professional development opportunities based on cohort feedback), creating opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and mutual support.
Grant Overview:
Grants are intended as general operating support for organizations and artist collectives advancing cultural practices that center community well-being.
Timeline:
World Arts West 2026 Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund
World Arts West is honored to be part of the Wallace Foundation’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts National Arts Partners initiative, alongside 11 other BIPOC-led arts service organizations. Through this regranting program, World Arts West will support California-based cultural dance organizations whose work sustains, advances, and uplifts diverse cultural traditions, advances well-being in their communities, and strengthens connections across generations.
This initiative is designed to increase access to resources, foster equity in funding, and amplify the voices of under-resourced cultural communities. In addition to direct funding, grantees will also join a cohort-based engagement model (including a beginning, mid-point, and closing gathering and other professional development opportunities based on cohort feedback), creating opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and mutual support.
Grant Overview:
- Total Funding Available: $493,500 (to be disbursed at the beginning of the grant period)
- Grant Amount: $24,675 per award
- Number of Grants: 20 awards will be made
- Grant Period: June 1, 2026-May 30, 2027
Grants are intended as general operating support for organizations and artist collectives advancing cultural practices that center community well-being.
Timeline:
- Application Opens: February 17, 2026
- Application Due Date/Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, by 11:59 PM PT
- Notification of Awards: May 15, 2026
- Grant Period: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
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