Grants + Artist Calls
We offer opportunities for all kinds of cultural funding and support in King County, with deadlines rolling out throughout the year. Find out what's a fit for you!
Projects
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Cultural Support Services
Deadline: Nov 12, 2025
Provides support for organizations that contribute to quality of life and career development for cultural workers.
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cassie.chinn@4culture.org
(206) 263-8324
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Heritage Professional Development Stipend
Deadline: Jan 1 - Nov 31, 2025
Funds to help you participate, make connections, and learn new skills for your career path in the heritage field.
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King County Landmark Nomination Support
Deadline: Apr 1 - Dec 1, 2025
Helping individuals or organizations preparing a local landmark nomination of an historic site in King County, Washington.
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Open 4Culture
Deadline: Opens Jan 1
Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture.
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Public School Cultural Access
Deadline: Oct 21, 2025
Addresses gaps in science and cultural education by providing public schools with improved and increased access to activities.
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nina.yarbrough@4culture.org
(206) 477-7537
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Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive Program
Deadline: Ongoing Due 1 month before event
Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture.
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Buildings + Equipment
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Building for Equity: Anchoring Community
Deadline: Nov 6, 2025
Funds and fosters equitable development for organizations buying, building, or renovating buildings and specialized spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Project budgets that are 10 million+ are invited to apply.
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maya.santos@4culture.org
(206) 263-0691
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Building for Equity: Facilities
Deadline: Apr 17, 2025
Funds organizations buying, building, or renovating the buildings and specialized spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Project budgets that are 10 million and under are encouraged to apply.
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Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities
Deadline: Nov 20, 2025
Supports projects including land acquisition, renovations, and new construction that serve Native communities through the advancement and preservation of culture.
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maya.santos@4culture.org
(206) 263-0691
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Building for Equity: Project Development
Deadline: Aug 7, 2025
Funds and supports applicants building organizational capacity to meet long-term facility needs.
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Cultural Equipment
Deadline: Jul 9, 2025
Putting essential tools in the hands of King County’s cultural organizations and agencies.
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Doors Open Facilities
Deadline: Sep 4, 2024
This grant helps organizations acquire, build, or renovate the bricks and mortar buildings that make cultural experiences possible.
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Emergency and Unforeseen
Deadline: Ongoing
Assisting organizations with unforeseen building costs and opportunities.
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Landmarks Capital
Deadline: Jun 25, 2025
Supporting rehabilitation projects and designated landmarks.
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Operating Support
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Arc Artist Fellowship
Deadline: On hold until 2026
The Arc Artist Fellowship offers operational support for artists as they pursue their creative work.
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Cultural Producers Recovery Fund
Deadline: May 8, 2024
Unrestricted funds for King County Cultural Producers impacted by the pandemic.
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Launch
Deadline: Aug 27, 2025
Supports the creation and growth of new and emerging cultural and science organizations.
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dana.phelan@4culture.org
(206) 263-1604
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Public Free Access
Deadline: Feb 27, 2025
This program helps reduce barriers to your organization's programming.
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Sustained Support
Deadline: Sep 4, 2024
Helping organizations do their best work by offering reliable, flexible funding over two-year cycles.
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Artist Calls
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Gallery 4Culture
Deadline: Dec 11, 2024
Gallery 4Culture presents the work of outstanding independent artists living in King County.
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Touring Arts Roster Auditions
Deadline: Postponed until 2025
Serving as an online marketing tool for performing artists and a booking resource for event presenters.
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