Grants To Organizations

Grants To Organizations (GTO) Program

Non-profit organizations and government agencies including schools may submit one application in this grant category for different projects/events taking place between July 1 and June 30 every fiscal year.

Grant Award Amounts:
In this grant category, the maximum request for a single, short-term project is $2,000; the maximum request for multiple or yearlong projects (includes festivals) is limited to $7,000. The following funding guidelines apply:

• If the cash expenses for your project or series of projects total $3,000 or less, you may request up to 50 percent of your cash expenses, not to exceed $1,000.
• If the cash expenses for your single project total more than $3,000, you may request up to 30 percent of those expenses, not to exceed $2,000.
• If the cash expenses for your series of projects, multiple unrelated projects, yearlong programs or festivals total more than $3,000, you may request up to 30 percent of those expenses, not to exceed $7,000.

The WAC’s largest grant category supports the production of arts programs, projects and events in local communities in every county. Over $250,000.00 is awarded annually to organizations large and small, with paid staff or entirely volunteer run. GTO grants promote artistic excellence and a breadth of artistic experience for audiences of all ages and abilities.

Projects encompass all the arts including performing, visual, literary, media, folk, or multi-disciplinary arts. Funded projects are community based and do not have arts education as the primary focus. Appropriate activities can range from a single performance, reading or exhibit to a yearlong project, series of projects, multiple unrelated projects, a season of arts programs and activities, and single or multi-day festivals.

Do not submit GTO applications for operating support funds. The WAC does not currently have a grant program that provides funding for general operating support of arts organizations. GTO applications should be specific to the proposed projects and should not include other basic organizational expenditures.

Deadline: Submit by or on March 15. Staff will review and provide comments on drafts of applications submitted by or on March 1.

Questions should be directed to Randy Oestman at (307) 777-7109; FAX (307) 777-5499; TDD (307) 777-5964.