About the Open Call

The 2025-26 Access: An Accommodations Program for Organizations grant supports Creative West grantees in making arts and cultural programming more accessible to people with disabilities. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this program provides small grants to help organizations integrate accessibility into their projects and operations. Accommodations include ASL interpretation, audio description, staff training, and accessibility audits.

What is Offered

Small grants up to $500 to support accessibility integration in arts and cultural projects.

Requirements

Applicants must be existing Creative West grantee organizations located within the Creative West region. Funding must be used for accessibility enhancements such as ASL interpretation, audio description, staff training, or accessibility audits between January 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the GO Smart portal at https://creativewestgrants.gosmart.org/page.php?id=564