Creative Start Project Grant

Grant Provider:

Washington State Arts Commision

Sector Eligibility:

Head Start/ECEAP providers and their contractors, public schools/school districts, Educational Service Districts, tribal/state/municipal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits

Grade Level Eligibility:

Pre-K through 3rd grade

Funding Amount:

$6,000 or $10,000 per award

Application Deadline:

Applications open Jan 5, 2026 and close Feb 12, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be based in Washington State and propose arts-integrated learning projects serving preschool through 3rd grade students. Projects must provide sequential, high-quality arts learning experiences at no cost to participants and demonstrate meaningful collaboration between educators and artists or teaching artists. Funded activities must align with early learning and arts education goals and be completed within the grant period.

Grant Type:

Classroom Materials, Professional Development, Project, School Improvement, Guest Artist, Field Trip

Application Link:

https://www.arts.wa.gov/creative-start-grant/

Matching Funds Required:

No