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Funding

Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP)

The TAIP is a biennial program that was established in 1999 to encourage the contributions made by individual artists who reside in Tacoma. The goals of the program are to recognize creative expression of the artists in our community, financially assist artists in generating new work and growing their skills, and engage the broader community through free public components presented by the funded artists.

 

Click on the menu bar below to find out about current and past funded artists, how to apply, and support materials for funded artists.

 

Community Arts Projects

The Community Arts Projects funding program financially supports organizations and groups producing arts-focused community projects that are inclusive, accessible, and/or address equity issues.  

 

Click on the menu bar below to find out about current and past funded organizations and projects, how to apply, and support materials for funded organizations.

Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP)

2023-24 Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) Funding Recipients

Brendan Allen

Curtis Ashby

Tor Caspersen

Saign Charlestein

Sarah Chavez

Cennady Coleman

Valentine de Luna Cortes

Alex Fazekas-Boone

Aaron Green

Mari Griffin

Erin Guinup

Jenny Liou

Jason Loan

Mel McCarthy

Stephanie Meredith

Julia Micke

Yaya Mulvey Moir

Teresa Owens

Allison Preisinger

Adela Ramos

Saiyare Refaei

TQ Spellman

Jessica Spring

Helen Thorsen

Kristin Tollefson

 

Application

The application deadline for 2025-26 TAIP funding has already passed. Applications for 2027-28 TAIP funding will be available in November 2026.

 

In the meantime, you can download the 2025-26 TAIP application guidelines (PDF) for complete funding information, including eligibility.

    Past Funding Recipients

    Funded 2023-24 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2021-22 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2019-20 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2017-18 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2015-16 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2013-14 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2011-12 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2009-10 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2007-08 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2005-06 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2003-04 TAIP Artists (PDF)
    Funded 2001-02 TAIP Artists (PDF)

     

    Funded Artist Materials

    Community Arts Projects

    2025 Community Arts Projects Funding Recipients

     

    All Star Vintage - Lincoln District Food Walk
    ArtCity Collaborative - ArtCity: Tacoma Mapping Project
    Asia Pacific Cultural Center - 27th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration featuring India
    Asia Pacific Cultural Center - From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food Production 
    Black Night Market LLC - Black Night Market Events: Holidays, Poetry After Dark, Art Soiree 
    Caribbean Queens - Caribbean Queens Fest
    Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation - Tacoma Moon Festival
    Foss Waterway Seaport - Tacoma Salmon in the Classroom Art Project
    Greentrike - Sparks at Children's Museum of Tacoma
    Hilltop Artists - Hilltop Artists Monkeyshines Project
    Lincoln International Business Association - Lincoln District Lunar New Year Festival 
    Mattice Beauty Supply LLC - Arts and Crafts Workshops 
    Museum of Glass - Glass Fest Northwest
    Por Vida NW - Lincoln District Food Walk
    Rob Young Productions - “Said by The Father And Son” Event
    Tacoma Art Museum - Dia de los Muertos Festival
    Tacoma Refugee Choir - “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Concert
    Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center - “The Secret Garden” Ballet 
    The Painting Panda Pottery Studio LLC - “Kai's Room” Collaborative Art Installation
    University of Washington Tacoma - Sexual Healing: A Queer-Affirming Sex Ed Do Over
    Washington State Historical Society - IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival
    WayOut Kids - Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom Festival

     

    Application

    The application deadline for 2025 Community Arts Projects funding has already passed. Applications for 2026 Community Arts Projects funding will be available in September 2025.

    In the meantime, to you can download the 2025 Community Arts Projects application guidelines (PDF) for complete funding information, including eligibility. 

      Past Funding Recipients

      Funded 2025 Arts Projects (PDF)

      Funded 2024 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2023 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2022 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2021 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2020 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2019 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2018 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2017 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2016 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2015 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2014 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2013 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2012 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2011 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2010 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2009 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2008 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2007 Arts Projects (PDF)
      Funded 2006 Arts Projects (PDF)

       

      Funded Organization Materials

      Other City of Tacoma Funding Programs

      Below is a list of some additional City of Tacoma funding and loan programs. While not necessarily arts and culture focused, these programs may be suitable for your particular needs. We have provided a very brief and generalized overview of eligibility and what this funding program supports but please check the website for each program for the most up-to-date information and to see if you are eligible for that particular program:

       

      Tacoma Creates Funding

      • Eligibility: arts, culture, heritage, and science non-profit organizations or fiscally sponsored groups; neighborhood and business districts with a fiscal sponsor 
      • Supports: public programs, access, ongoing sustainability, youth programming
      • Find out more about Tacoma Creates funding

      Special Events Funding

      • Eligibility: non-profits, fiscally sponsored groups, neighborhood and business districts
      • Supports: infrastructure, traffic control, performers, marketing, or other related costs for public events and festivals
      • Find out more about Special Events funding

      Green Events Program

      Heritage Project Grants

      • Eligibility: non-profits, organized groups, neighborhood and business districts, public agencies and educational institutions
      • Supports: projects that increase public awareness of and access to Tacoma’s history
      • Find out more about Heritage Project Grants

      Make a Splash Funding

      Neighborhood and Community Services Funding

      • Eligibility: organizations
      • Supports: programs to improve livability, education, civic engagement, and equity. Specific areas of focus include homelessness, household stability, civic participation, domestic violence, youth development, senior services, mental health and substance use disorders
      • Find out more about Neighborhood and Community Services Funding

      Barricade Relief Funds

      • Eligibility: Neighborhood Business Districts
      • Supports: covering costs of street closures and barricades needed for festivals/events put on by Neighborhood Business Districts
      • Neighborhood Business Districts apply for this funding directly with the Cross District Association

      Micro-Loan Revolving Loan Fund

      • Eligibility: small businesses in Tacoma
      • Supports: low interest rate loans of $5,000 - $25,000 for a business to launch or expand in Tacoma. Can cover acquisition of commercial land or buildings, purchase of machinery or equipment, site or tenant improvements, working capital, soft costs. Specifically for businesses unable to access traditional financing and/or need to fill a financing gap
      • Find out more about the Micro-Loan Revolving Loan Fund

      Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

      • Eligibility: small businesses in Tacoma
      • Supports: low interest rate loans of $25,000 - $500,000 for a business to launch or expand in Tacoma. Can cover acquisition of commercial land or buildings, purchase of machinery or equipment, site or tenant improvements, working capital, and soft costs. Specifically for businesses unable to access traditional financing and/or need to fill a financing gap
      • Find out more about the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

      Grow America Fund

      • Eligibility: businesses in Tacoma
      • Supports: loans of $100,000 - $5,000,000 for businesses in Tacoma. Can cover acquisition of commercial land and buildings, site or tenant improvements, purchase of machinery or equipment, debt restructuring, soft costs.
      • Find out more about the Grow America Fund



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