Texas Women for the Arts (TWA), a membership program of the Texas Cultural Trust, recently announced the opening of its 2021 grant application. Applications will be invited and accepted through December 1, 2020 by 5p.m (Texas Cultural Trust, 2020)

Through this grant and since its inception in 2005, TWA has distributed more than $2.9 million to over 200 Texas organizations. Applications must be sponsored by a current member of TWA and must reflect their mission to “awaken and nurture the artist in every Texas child.” Organizations are encouraged to identify and request sponsorship from local TWA members. Applicants can submit their grant proposals through the Texas Cultural Trust website.

TWA unites the financial forces of more than 240 Texas women annually in support of arts education programs. These influential women represent all corners of the state and their investments have impacted more than a million Texas children. The program is currently accepting membership renewals and welcomes new membership applications. To join or learn more about the program, visit Texas Cultural Trust online.

Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) 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. Texas Cultural Trust efforts are amplified by its partners who are instrumental in the success of leading a cohesive voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.

Texas Women for the Arts (TWA) is a statewide giving circle and membership program. Since its inception in 2005, this philanthropic force and champion for the arts in education has awarded over $2.9 million to more than 200 arts organizations, impacting more than a million Texas children