Grant to Support Folklore and Traditional Culture Projects in Washington (USA)
GrantID: 74208
Grant Funding Amount Low: $30,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
This grant offers a meaningful financial award, typically around $30,000 per recipient, aimed at supporting original field-based documentation of cultural traditions tied to work and community life. It’s open primarily to individuals—whether independent researchers, practitioners, or community-focused folklorists—who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. In some earlier iterations, nonprofit groups could serve as fiscal sponsors, but the primary award goes to individual leaders of the project.
The intent of the funding is broad yet focused: it’s meant to enable deep engagement with regional occupational and expressive cultures. Projects might include in-depth interviews, audio or video recording, photography, and written field notes centered on people in a particular trade, craft, or community ritual. The resulting materials are intended to contribute to a permanent archive, enriching public understanding of work-related traditions.
Grantees are selected through a competitive process overseen by a committee tied to an annual convening in the region where the work will take place. Recent recipients have been recognized for documenting professions ranging from ranchers and beekeepers to body artists and foreign‑service workers across diverse U.S. states and localities . Each year, about three to four awards are granted, each offering lasting impact beyond the funding period.
Eligible participants are individuals, though past fellows have partnered informally with teams and local organizations; the award covers travel support, documentation expenses, and sometimes minor equipment costs, all with the goal of fostering community-centered storytelling. The award always emphasizes cultural preservation, advocacy, and public folklore, anticipating that the results will be shared—often through a national archive, public events, or educational platforms.
In summary, this grant is a $30,000 fellowship aimed at U.S.-based individuals documenting occupational and expressive traditions in specific regions, with an emphasis on preserving and sharing community knowledge through field-based cultural research.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Washington that are actively involved in Non-Profit Support Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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