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AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Women for the Arts (TWA), a statewide giving circle and program of the arts advocacy nonprofit Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT), opened applications for its FY26 grant cycle, inviting arts education organizations across Texas to apply for funding.
Powered by a dynamic network of over 200 philanthropists, community leaders, and arts advocates, TWA is dedicated to awakening and nurturing the artist in every Texas child. The group raises funds and awards grants to select arts organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across the state. Celebrating 20 years of service in 2025, TWA has awarded over 400 grants totaling more than $4.7 million, reaching over 3.7 million children across Texas.
Earlier this year, TWA awarded more than $320,000 in grants, investing in community organizations, museums, festivals, after-school programs, summer camps, and more that deliver programming for Texas children across artistic disciplines like music, visual arts, performing arts, dance, creative writing, and theater. Since its founding in 2005, TWA has remained a powerful philanthropic force of women, working to advance arts education statewide.
Each year, grants are awarded in the spring following a rigorous review process by TWA members. The 2025 – 2026 grant cycle is open from October 1st through December 1st, 2025.
| Eligibility criteria for the FY26 grant cycle: |
| Applicants must have a 501(c)(3) designation with the following exceptions: religious organizations and city/county/state historical agencies. |
| Current grantees are not eligible to apply after two (2) consecutive years of funding. Applicants may reapply after a waiting period of one (1) year. |
| Applications must be sponsored by a current TWA member. Please note: The Texas Cultural Trust does not assign sponsors. It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify and solicit a TWA member to sponsor their application. |
| All applicants must have active registration and be in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State. |
| To be eligible for consideration, the program for which applicants are seeking funding must reflect the mission of TWA: To awaken and nurture the artist in every Texas child. |
To learn more about the grant program and apply, please visit https://txculturaltrust.org/what-we-do/texas-women-for-the-arts/grants/. For more information, email info@txculturaltrust.org with the subject line “TWA Grants.”
Interested in joining TWA or renewing your membership? Please visit https://texasculturaltrust.givecloud.co/texas-women-for-the-arts-memberships to learn more.
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About Texas Cultural Trust
Texas Cultural Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and increasing access and awareness for the arts across the state. Programs of the Texas Cultural Trust include the Texas Medal of Arts Awards, Art Can, Texas Young Masters, Texas Women for the Arts, Partners in the Arts, and Arts Access. Through research, education, and advocacy, the Trust spotlights the artistic excellence of Texas while advancing the arts as essential to education and the state’s economy. Learn more about the organization and valuable partnership opportunities at txculturaltrust.org.
About Texas Women for the Arts
Texas Women for the Arts (TWA) is a statewide giving circle and membership program with more than 200 members from across Texas. Since its inception in 2005, this philanthropic force and champion for the arts in education has awarded 403 grants totaling over $4.3 million to arts organizations, impacting the lives of more than 3.7 million Texas children. For more information, or to join, visit txculturaltrust.org/twa/.
