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WPA Wherewithal Research Grant
- Who Can Apply: Artists and collectives living in DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery, or Prince George's counties; not full-time undergraduate/graduate students or organizations.
- The Focus: Ideation, research, and experimentation to further an artist's practice.
- The Funding: $5,000 grant; at least $3,500 is compensation for the artist's research time, with the remainder for other contributors and research expenses.
- Key Requirements: Online application for one Wherewithal grant per cycle (Research or Project & Presentation, not both), with a research proposal and budget; collectives name one lead applicant.
DeadlineThursday, November 19, 2026
Award$5,000
LocationWashington, DC
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesvisual arts
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