Inspiration Grants

Through the Inspiration Grant, the NWSA Alumni Foundation provides financial assistance and the support of the NWSA community to alumni embarking on a creative project or an arts-related business endeavor.

The next Inspiration Grant recipient will be announced in November 2025.

About Inspiration Grants

Grantees retain total creative control of projects. Learn more about awards, applicant criteria, and reapplication policies. 

Prepare for the Next Round

Applications closed on September 30, 2025, but you can still view the application to help you prepare for the next cycle.

Sefanja Galon
2024 Winner

Kunya Rowley
2021 Winner

Randi Berry
2020 COVID-Edition Winner

Harmony Jackson
2020 COVID-Edition Winner

Luna Goldberg
2020 Winner

Nile Harris
2019 Winner

Alexis Scheer
2018 Winner

Chris Rudd
2017 Winner