WARP offers Artisan Support Grants to assist textile artisans around the world. The grant program was begun to provide COVID relief in 2021, and now supports both Emergency and Development funding. To date, WARP has given 38 grants to individual artisans and groups, totaling $33,728. According to reports from grantees, a total of 1,500+ textile community members have benefited from this grant funding. Learn about our 2024 Grant Recipients here.
Emergency Grants are for textile artisans who are experiencing hardship due to circumstances such as drought, extreme heat, war, earthquakes, or floods. Basic needs could include but are not limited to: food or seeds for food crops, medical care/medicines, clothing, utilities, dependent care, education, or housing.
Development Grants are for textile artisans who are seeking to grow their business and work toward a sustainable future. Development needs could include but are not limited to: artisan supplies, equipment, marketing materials, technology, training, and travel.
Applications for WARP’s 2025 grant cycle will be open March 1 – 31, 2025. Please return to this page at that time to complete an application form.