Spokane Artsgrant
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA)
- Who Can Apply: Individual working artists in any discipline who live in the Spokane region, applying for a solo project (separate categories exist for groups and nonprofits). Anyone funded in the two previous consecutive years is ineligible.
- The Focus: Arts and culture projects that directly benefit Spokane; funded projects have one year to finish.
- The Funding: The artist receives up to $10,000 per request, with three rounds a year (February 1, June 1 and October 1).
- Key Requirements: Apply in the individual category through SmarterSelect; the portal opens about one month before the February 1, 2027 deadline. Include at least one work sample, a budget with income and expenses, and a narrative on artistic merit, management plan and community impact.
DeadlineMonday, February 1, 2027
AwardThe artist receives up to $10,000 per request; $166,000 was awarded in total in 2026.
DurationFunding period is up to one year.
LocationSpokane, WA
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual arts, Performing arts, Literary arts, Audio/media arts, Folk and traditional arts, Crafts, Culinary arts, Fashion, Architecture, Humanities
Application notesSAGA has three application categories: Category 1 for individual artists, Category 2 for small to mid-sized groups/collectives/organizations under $500K annual budget (no 501(c)(3) required), and Category 3 for large 501(c)(3) nonprofits over $500K. Applications are submitted through SmarterSelect; portals open one month before each deadline. Contact the Director of Grantmaking at shelly@spokanearts.org or grants@spokanearts.org for questions.
Contactgrants@spokanearts.org
Spokane Arts
Organization based in Spokane