Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST
ABOUT THE GRANTS FOR ARTIST PROJECTS (GAP)
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) are unrestricted project-based grants of $2,500 awarded to 65 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Funding may be used for but not limited to artist fees, materials, equipment, space rental, travel for research, documentation, professional development opportunities, marketing and promotion, support to continue a current project, support to start a new project, and many other needs related to your project.
Artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, living with/having disabilities, and/or living in rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Before starting your application, please read the 2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Guidelines.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
APPLICANTS MUST BE:
- 18 years of age or older;
- Washington State residents at the time of application and payment;
- Individual artists (or artist teams) who are the originators of works of art.
APPLICANTS MUST NOT BE:
- A recipient of a GAP from 2021–2025 (including recipients of Grants for Artists' Progress);
- Previous recipients of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Awards;
- Recipients of another Artist Trust grant in the 2026 calendar year;
- Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, including undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs, at the time of application and at the time of payment (payment will be made October 2026);
- Applying on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, fiscal sponsorship, or community group;
- Current Artist Trust staff, Board of Trustees, honorary committee, current GAP panelists, or their immediate family.
HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Applying for grants can be hard, and we want to help you. Artist Trust offers the following support services and resources to guide you through the application process:
2026 GAP Info Session Attend this Info Session Monday, May 18, 5:30 – 6:30 pm to learn about 2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP)! During this event, our Programs Team will share general information about applying to 2026 GAP. This is not a private session, but rather a space for learning and asking basic questions about the application process.
How to Apply for 2026 GAP (Regional) Attend one of our regional workshops for an overview of Artist Trust’s Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) application process. Led by local teaching artists and arts professionals, these 1.5-hour workshops will introduce you to Artist Trust, provide details about the 2026 GAP awards, and guide you through how to apply.
May 19: Yakima
May 20: Leavenworth
May 20: Spokane
May 27: Tacoma
June 2: Bainbridge Island
How to Apply for 2026 GAP (Pre-recorded) A brief walkthrough of how to apply, the process, and selection criteria. Click here to watch this pre-recorded webinar.
Office Hours 20-minute consultations with our staff provided in person, via Zoom or by phone, on June 10 and 17. Available by appointment.
Reference Guide Review examples of successful applications from past year’s grantees.
If you require a translator to complete your application or have other accessibility needs, please get in touch by June 8.
CONTACT ARTIST TRUST
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PST
• with questions about applications, guidelines, eligibility, support services, and resources;
• if you need to access or edit a submitted application prior to the deadline of June 22, 2026.
Lydia Boss (she/her) // Program Director
lydia@artisttrust.org: 206/467-8734 x25
Anna Teiche (she/her) // Program Manager
anna@artisttrust.org: 206/467-8734 x26
Naomi Day (she/her) // Program Coordinator
naomi@artisttrust.org: 206/467-8734 x23
CONTACT SUBMITTABLE
• with website access issues;
• with questions about uploading or formatting files;
• with other technical support needs.