In order to reach out to and increase support and services for underserved Washington State communities, Artist Trust's Community Matching Grant Program offers matching funds to community-based organizations to increase their local support for individual artists. 

Since 1999, Community Matching Grants have taken place in the following communities:

Ellensburg (Ellensburg Art Commission): to formalize and expand the distribution of a local artist newsletter.

Olympia (Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, Evergreen State College): to develop the Native Artist Creative Development Program, providing Washington Native artists with support to further their professional development.

Methow Valley (Methow Arts Alliance): to develop a website for the valley’s artists.

Orcas Island: to develop the Orcas Island Artists Registry, to connect artists with their audiences, clients, customers, and one another.

Yakima (Allied Arts of Yakima County): to commission a new public art project.

We are in the process of revising our application guidelines and grantmaking schedule. Information will be posted about future deadlines in due course.