ARTS EVOLUTION

Maximum request: $15,000

Application deadline: March 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. MT

Who can apply? Registered non-profit arts and culture organizations.

Funding is available for:

• Projects that support non-profit organizations with multi-component arts and culture projects that support audience development, arts community development or increased capacity within the presenting organization. Activities may include:
  • Presenting the work of a Basin artist or artists to the community. Grants support the coordination, programming and promotion of juried or curated exhibitions or performances. Projects may include a touring component, workshops or artist talks.
  • The creation of new works, curatorial projects or collaborative arts and culture projects.

How to apply: Submit applications online.

Relevant documents:

• POLICIES AND GUIDELINES SPECIFIC TO ARTS EVOLUTION
• CKCA FUNDING POLICIES
• ACCESS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Note: If you’re interested in undertaking organizational development projects and workshops that will improve arts and culture organizations’ structure, evolution and capacity to serve communities, look into Columbia Basin Trust’s Non-profit Advisors Program.