Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant

The Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant, established by Creative West, supports cultural practices and creative expressions that connect communities in the region. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this grant program encourages projects including apprenticeships, cultural events, and collaborations that bring traditional artists and communities together. With a focus on equity, it aims to strengthen the arts sector and foster inclusivity, enriching the cultural landscape of Creative West.

Creative West
Regional Arts Organization (USRAO), Creative West was founded on the belief that place matters to the creative process.
Creative West empowers artists and culture-makers with direct, practical resources, delivered regionally.
We offer practical, equity-centered learning experiences and funding opportunities that connect and inspire artists, culture-bearers and communities to build a more inclusive sector, strengthen the arts field, and catalyze change.
Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant Program
The 2025-26 Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, celebrating and investing in the cultural practices and creative expressions that connect communities across the Creative West region.

Eligibility

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to apprenticeships, consultations, field works, cultural events, and convenings that bring traditional artists, cultural specialists, and communities together.While many states ave already been funded, applications from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Montana, and Nevada are still being accepted.