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Allen Family Philanthropies Community Accelerator Grant

ALLEN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES

Funding Amount

Unrestricted grants; $10M program pool in 2026

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Returning for a fourth year in 2026, the Community Accelerator Grant - a partnership between Allen Family Philanthropies and ArtsFund - distributes $10 million in unrestricted funding to arts and cultural nonprofits across Washington state. New in 2026, eligibility focuses on organizations whose primary mission is to produce or support arts and cultural activities with annual operating budgets of $1 million or less, with priority for communities with less access to mainstream funding. The program is known for a low-barrier application, rapid funding turnaround, and no reporting requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

nonprofit

How to Apply

Applications open later in summer 2026 via ArtsFund (artsfund.org/accelerator). ArtsFund hosts a virtual informational webinar in the summer for prospective applicants, with application materials and translations provided.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsartsunrestricted-nonprofits

Project Locations

WA

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