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World Arts West 2026 Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund
Info Session #1
Wednesday, March 4
12pm - 1pm, Zoom
Register Here
In this session, World Arts West staff will get into the details
of the fund's eligibility, narrative questions and answering questions from interested applicants.
It will be recorded for public sharing post-event.
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
Info Session #1
Wednesday, March 4
12pm - 1pm, Zoom
Register Here
In this session, World Arts West staff will get into the details
of the fund's eligibility, narrative questions and answering questions from interested applicants.
It will be recorded for public sharing post-event.
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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