Heritage Cultural Education
Deadline: passed  
Contact: Eric Taylor 206 296.8688
Cascade Land Conservancy

Duwamish Hill Preserve, Cascade Land Conservancy
© 2010
2010 Heritage Cultural Education recipient

Children who understand their local history become engaged community members and the leaders of tomorrow. 4Culture's Heritage Cultural Education program builds awareness of King County's rich and diverse past, and provides opportunities for organizations and heritage specialists to partner with teachers and students to develop and present innovative classroom-based heritage education projects.

All funded projects must align with Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs), especially those that focus on Social Studies, and must be designed to be distributed electronically via the Internet.

For more about EALRs and CBAs, go to www.k12.wa.us.

Ten proposals for funding were received in 2012. A total of $46,870 was awarded to eight projects. A portion of Lodging Tax revenues collected in King County provides all of the funding for this program.

Guidelines and Process for 2012 Program Below  |  Deadline: passed

pdf blank application
 with help notes
individuals | organizations

Who Can Apply

Applicants may submit one application annually to the Heritage Cultural Education program.

Eligible Applicants Include King County-Based:

  • History and heritage organizations
  • Independent heritage specialists
  • Cultural organizations or agencies, and community organizations with missions that include heritage education programs and activities
  • PLEASE NOTE: Schools may not apply directly for funding, but must partner with an eligible applicant to develop a project proposal.

Eligible Projects Must:

  • Serve King County public schools or school districts and their students
  • Focus primarily on the identification, documentation, exhibition and/or interpretation of King County heritage resources
  • Address at least one of the following subjects, as they relate specifically to King County's past: archaeology; indigenous and traditional cultures; ethnic, community, or regional history and heritage; landmarks, historic sites and historic preservation; or folklore
  • Involve an active partnership between an applicant and a school or school district. The applicant must be directly involved in the planning, development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of the project.
  • Align with EALRs (Essential Academic Learning Requirements) and CBAs (Classroom Based Assessments) which have been adopted by Washington State Public Schools for Social Studies.
  • Include as a component, the creation of written curriculum materials in electronic format that will be broadly publicized or shared via widely distributed print media or long-term posting on a web site.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide a long term public benefit, i.e., resources and/or services must have the ability to survive beyond the term of the funding contract and be accessible for 3-5 years.

What Gets Funded

Program funds may be used to support:

  • Fees for heritage specialists and organizations
  • Stipends for teachers to participate in training workshops, curriculum development, project planning or assessment which is outside of their regular work hours and responsibilities
  • Materials and consumable supplies used for program purposes
  • Direct project costs, which may include transportation, documentation, and other items and fees specifically described in the application

Program funds may NOT be used to:

  • Supplant staff salaries of either sponsoring or collaborating organizations or schools [However, reimbursement may be allowed for work completed outside of regular work hours and duties]
  • Purchase permanent equipment or fixed assets
  • Cover operating expenses, indirect or overhead costs or fees, or employee salaries or benefits
  • Pay for elements of projects completed before the awarding of funds
  • Support projects addressing general cultural or historical themes which lack a specific focus on King County's history and heritage
Confused by language we use? Check out our glossary of terms

When

2012 Program Deadline: passed  

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Projects or portions thereof that are funded through 2012 Heritage Cultural Education may begin no earlier than May 1, 2012.

How

All applications will be reviewed within the context of the overall heritage program goals of cultural and geographic diversity, and variety of schools and grade levels served, as well as the following specific program criteria:

Quality and Qualifications

  • Quality and effectiveness of proposed project to develop or enhance comprehensive and sequential heritage education programs in King County public schools
  • Attention to detail in describing how project will align with current Washington State standards; be accessible via the Internet and provide 3-5 years of public benefit
  • Clarity of proposed project goals, timeline, documentation, and assessment as well as their relationship to the mission and goals of applicant
  • Experience and skills of applicant and key project personnel as they relate to knowledge of King County history and heritage and heritage education program implementation
  • Strength of partnership between applicant and schools, defined as the active roles played both by applicant and schools in planning, developing, implementing, promoting and evaluating the proposed project

Feasibility

  • Applicant's experience and qualifications in working in a public school setting, and applicant's preparedness to develop, administer, and complete proposed project within budgetary and time constraints described in the application
  • Appropriateness of overall budget and request, including applicant's ability to use 4Culture funds to leverage private or other public support for the project as needed
  • Extent of school and community support, which may include, but is not limited to, community involvement and in-kind or cash contributions from school, district, PTA, individuals, foundations, corporations, or other jurisdictions

Project Impact and Public Benefit

  • Lasting impact of the project through transmission of historical knowledge and heritage skills to students, teacher training component of project, and/or development of curriculum materials for long-term use (Applicant must provide detailed description of how project will provide public benefit for 3-5 years.)
  • Accessibility of project curriculum materials to other organizations, educators, schools and school districts
  • Projects that request multi-year funding will be evaluated using the following additional criteria: evolution of project; assessment of long-term impact; service to new schools or districts; and provision for cash or in-kind contributions

Heritage Priorities

  • Projects that develop, test and distribute curriculum materials addressing local history and heritage themes, content, skills, and resources
  • Projects that involve K-12 students in the identification, documentation, preservation, or interpretation of King County's historical and heritage resources
  • Projects that increase access to local historic, archaeological, and other cultural resources for K-12 students and teachers

Note: Priority will be given to projects that serve underrepresented geographic areas or ethnic groups, if above criteria are met.

Questions about your proposal or its eligibility? Contact Eric Taylor at 206 296.8688.

Funding from 4Culture programs is awarded on a competitive basis. The following opportunities are available to help applicants plan projects and prepare applications:

  • Free workshops are presented by program staff to identify the types of projects eligible for funding, explain how funding decisions are made, provide a step-by-step review of the application, and offer tips for preparing your proposal.
  • Applications from previous years are available for review at the 4Culture offices.
  • For reference purposes only, a copy of the online application with help notes for individuals is available here and organizations here.
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Requirements and appeals

Learn about the legal requirements of award recipients, and about the process for appeal of a 4Culture award here.

Ready to Apply

How to prepare your application 

STEP 1 - Read all of the above sections
STEP 2 - Gather and prepare your information

You are required to submit your application using the online form. In this section, you will find information on how to prepare your application and submit support materials.

At the end of this section, a link will be provided to the Online Application.

Support Materials (Required)

Project Budget (Required Upload)
Download the 4Culture project budget form provided here. Enter your estimated project costs in the Expenses column. Enter your sources of income for the project in the Income column. You will not be allowed to submit the online application without uploading a completed 4Culture project budget form.

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Board List (Required for Organizations only)
Upload a list of your organization's board members and their affiliations, limited to one page. Word or PDF files are preferred.
Operating Budget (Required for Organizations only)
Upload your organization's most current annual operating budget. Word or PDF files are preferred.
School Partner Form

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The completed and signed School Partner Form must be mailed with a United States Postal Service postmark of February 29, 2012, or faxed or delivered by 5pm, February 29, 2012, to:

Eric Taylor
4Culture / Heritage
101 Prefontaine Place S
Seattle, WA 98104
fax: 206 296.8629

Additional Support Materials (Optional)

You are encouraged to upload any of the following:

Note: The online application system will not allow uploads of individual files larger than 2 megabytes.

Images
You may submit up to 5 digital color images. Supported file types for the online application are .jpg, .gif and .png.
Writing Sample
A writing sample, in English, on white, 8.5x11" paper (or digital equivalent), of no more than ten (10) pages with a minimum font size of 12 points. Include your first and last name on each page. Word or PDF files are preferred file formats for the online application.
Other Work Samples/Miscellaneous
Books, maps, technical drawings, etc.

 

STEP 3 - Sign in to begin your application

Note: Once you have started the process of applying online, you can hit "save" after each completed step in the application, sign out, and your application will remain saved as a draft. You can then return to your application any time before the deadline to continue working or to make changes by signing in with the username and password you created. Once you hit "submit," you will still be able to see your application, but you will not be able to make any changes.

For technical questions about the online application system, contact staff member Brandi Link at 206 296.8707.

This funding opportunity is currently closed. We will reopen the application for this opportunity at least 6 weeks before the next deadline.

Upcoming Workshops

All applicants are encouraged to attend a workshop prior to submitting your application. These free workshops provide you an opportunity to ask questions, understand specific guidelines, and be taken through a step-by-step review of the application process.

 

There are no scheduled workshops at this time. Check back 6 weeks before the deadline.

2012

Applicant Project Title Award
Museum of History and Industry Cracking the History Code: Salish Stories $2,520
Northwest African American Museum Northwest Connection: The Tuskegee Airmen $3,950
Center for Wooden Boats Lake Union History Afoot and Afloat $4,420
Washington State Holocaust Education
Resource Center		 Curriculum for With My Own Eyes: King County
Holocaust Survivor Documentary		 $5,000
Densho:The Japanese American Legacy Project Teacher Training Workshops with King County Teachers $7,000
History Ink Get Your History On: Phase One $7,000
Wing Luke Museum of the
Asian Pacific American Experience		 2012-2013 Day of Remembrance Project $7,000
Literacy Fund/NIE The Many Different Cultures of 98118 $10,000

2011

Applicant Project Title Award
Burke Museum Association Burkemobile $6,300
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project Teacher Training Workshops with Seattle Public Schools $5,000
Eastside Heritage Center "Strawberry Fields Forever" Dig Deep:
The Growth of Government and Bellevue 1930 to the Present		 $1,285
Jack Straw Productions The Fair: An Education Experience $7,000
Washington State Holocaust Education
Resource Center		 Curriculum: Using Online King County Holocaust Survivor Testimonies $5,000

2010

Applicant Project Title Award
Cascade Land Conservancy Duwamish Riverbend Hill Education Project $5,000
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project Densho Teacher Workshop $5,200
Jack Straw Productions Expanding the Fabric: Stories of New Immigrants $6,000
Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association Vashon Island Heritage: Teaching Materials for Middle School $6,500
White River Valley Museum Renovation of Museum Kits & Educational Outreach to the Community $4,500
Wing Luke Asian Museum Day of Remembrance $5,000

2009

Applicant Project Title Award
Burke Museum Association Coast Salish Canoes Study Box $4,000
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project Japanese American Incarceration Videos $5,000
Eastside Heritage Center Change Over Time: The Lowering of Lake Washington $5,482
Northwest African American Museum NAAM's Traveling History Trunks $5,000
Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center Everyday Objects exhibit, curriculum/teachers' guide $5,000

So you've been approved to receive 4Culture funding for your project.  What now?  Here's what to expect

Notification

4Culture will send a letter to notify you of your award when it has been approved by our Board of Directors.

Contract Packet

In order to receive your funds, you must sign a Contract or Letter of Agreement with 4Culture, making you or your organization the "Contractor". The Contract contains a "Scope of Services" that spells out the phases of your project, explains the services and the public benefits you or your organization will provide, as described in your application.

4Culture will prepare the forms and mail you a Contract Packet as soon as possible. We're often doing dozens of contracts at once, so please be patient. The Contract Packet will contain:

  • Check List - Outlining what is included and required
  • Two (2) copies of your Contract or Letter of Agreement (form used depends on the amount of your award)
  • Blank 4Culture Invoice Form(s) - includes your contract information.
  • School Partner Form
Depending on your project and the status of any forms we already have from you on file, the Contract Packet may also contain:
  • One (1) W-9 Form
After you receive and review the Contract Packet, please:
  • Sign and return both copies of your Contract or Letter of Agreement
  • Fill out and return any additional required forms (i.e. W-9 forms). Please note: You will fill out and send in your invoice/s only when you are ready to be reimbursed for your project.
Once the Contract or Letter of Agreement and required forms are received by 4Culture, we will:
  • Return one signed copy of your Contract or Letter of Agreement for your records
  • Review all other forms to be sure they are filled out correctly

Requirements as you prepare to present or publish your 4Culture-supported project:

  • Please acknowledge 4Culture funding. to help ensure that funds will continue to be available in the future! You must include this logo on project acknowledgements, brochures, press releases, programs, posters, flyers, advertisements, signage, etc.
  • Send Information about your project, including public presentations or events, to Brandi Link. We may be able to post information about your project on our blog and assist you with outreach. You will also be asked to submit digital images of your project at the close of your contract. Please consider collecting these images as the project unfolds. 4Culture prefers people/action shots.

Getting Paid

After completing each phase of service outlined in your contract, you may fill out and submit a 4Culture Invoice for reimbursement. Your contract will spell out the required deliverables.

Finishing the Contract

In order to receive your final payment and close out your contract, you must submit the following by the deadline date indicated on your Contract or Letter or Agreement document. If you cannot complete your project and public benefit by that date, please contact Eric Taylor for a possible contract extension. Final documents include:
  • 4Culture Invoice - for the final payment as spelled out in your Contract.
  • Image documentation 5-8 images of your project (digital on DVD or CD-ROM), along with a Word document giving 4Culture permission, including parental, to publish the images . Please include captions and credit information. For more information on our image criteria, please review our Photo Documentation Guidelines.
  • Other project documentation including copies of any materials produced, such as CDs, DVDs, books, with proof of your acknowledgement of 4Culture funds.
  • School Partner Form - filled out by the school you are working with on the project.
  • ALL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND ON FILE BEFORE WE CAN CLOSE OUT YOUR CONTRACT.

Best Practices

Let us know if we can provide you with any of the following
  • Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs)
  • Heritage Education Resources
  • Sample press releases
  • Tips on contacting your legislators and King County Council members. Your elected officials should know you make an impact in your community!

Stay in touch with us throughout this process

Let us know what your plans are, and if you have any questions or concerns along the way. We are proud to support your organization and we hope we can assist you in making your project a success! Please contact Eric Taylor for guidance.