Preservation Conserving Community
Preservation
Conserving Community
Preservation 4Culture supports the preservation of the historic places that give King County its character.
Reflections on My Internship
Rosa Woolsey, 2023 Equity in Historic Preservation Undergraduate Intern, shares her experiences researching culturally significant historic places on Beacon Hill in Seattle. Continue Reading ›
Grants
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upcoming
grants
2/12 Public Free Access (Intent to Apply) 2/26 Public Free Access (Final Application) 3/11 Preservation Special Projects ONG Open 4Culture -
Building for Equity: Anchoring Community
Letter of Interest: Jul 30, 2026
Final Application: Nov 5, 2026Funds 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.
Details ›A Building for Equity grant
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Building for Equity: Facilities
Final Application: 2027
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.
Details ›A Building for Equity grant
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Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities
Intent to Apply: Sep 3, 2026
Final Application: Dec 3, 2026Supports projects including land acquisition, development, renovations, and new construction that advance the preservation, expression, and vitality of Native cultures.
Details ›A Building for Equity grant
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Building for Equity: Project Development
Intent to Apply: Mar 26, 2026
Final Application: Apr 9, 2026Funds and supports applicants building organizational capacity to meet long-term facility needs.
Details ›A Building for Equity grant
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Cultural Support Services Projects
Intent to Apply: Sep 2, 2026
Final Application: Sep 16, 2026Through Cultural Support Services Projects we support organizations and Tribes contributing to the quality of life and career development for cultural workers.
Details ›A County Connected grant
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Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program
Intent to Apply: May 28, 2026
Final Application: Jun 11, 2026Funds cultural partners with youth-serving programs and activities that expand learning opportunities in our K-12 public schools.
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Emergency and Unforeseen
Final Application: Ongoing
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Equipment for Organizations
Intent to Apply: May 20, 2026
Final Application: Jun 3, 2026Putting essential tools in the hands of King County’s cultural organizations and agencies.
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Landmark Nomination Support
Final Application: Dec 1, 2026
Helping individuals or organizations preparing a local landmark nomination of an historic site in King County, Washington.
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Landmarks Capital
Intent to Apply: Aug 27, 2026
Final Application: Sep 10, 2026 -
Open 4Culture
Final Application: Ongoing
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Preservation Special Projects
Final Application: Mar 11, 2026
Supports the people, supplies, studies, plans, programs, and more that protect our historic places.
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Preservation Sustained Support
Final Application: 2027 TBD
Funds are available for nonprofits and municipalities that promote the preservation of our historic places.
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Public Free Access
Intent to Apply: Feb 12, 2026
Final Application: Feb 26, 2026