WARP Artisan Support Grants: $500 to $1,000 for Textile Businesses, Apply by May 20, 2026

Weave a Real Peace has opened the 2026 Artisan Support Grants cycle. The program provides small grants to help textile artisans, cooperatives, and small businesses grow while preserving cultural heritage and improving economic independence.

What It Covers

• Raw materials such as fiber, yarn, dye supplies, or wood for building looms.
• Tools and equipment like sewing machines, looms, and digital cameras.
• Training in design, business, or technical skills.
• Marketing support including craft fair stands, brochures, catalogs, websites, and social media help.

Who Can Apply

• Textile artisans from any country
• Individuals, cooperatives, or small businesses
• Applicants making fiber-based, handmade products that are not mass-produced
• The business must already exist; startup ideas are not eligible

How to Apply

• Deadline: May 20, 2026
• Apply: Use the official WARP Artisan Support Grants page
• Grant size: Approximately $500 to $1,000, from an annual pool of about $20,000

What Will Not Be Funded

• New business startup expenses
• Mass-produced products
• Designers, exporters, or importers who do not directly work with artisans

Source: Weave a Real Peace Artisan Support Grants