The World Arts West 2027 Grant Accelerator Program (GAP) Application Guidelines are LIVE!
The World Arts West (WAW) Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) is a year-long, cohort-based mentorship and training program designed to support cultural artists and organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area who are historically excluded from traditional philanthropy. GAP provides experiential training, peer learning, and one-to-one coaching to support participants to successfully apply for and secure foundation and government grants. The program is free of charge for all participants.
Important Dates:
Application Opens: October 27, 2026
2027 WAW GAP Information Session [will be recorded and shared on our website after]: Tuesday, November 17, 10am PST
Application Due Date: December 4, 2026, 11:45 PM PT
Notifications: December 17, 2026
Program Dates: January–December 2027
Fogo Na Roupa received their first grant ever as participants in GAP!
