County Connected

County Connected initiatives support cultural workforce and career development for King County’s cultural practitioners.

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About the Program

County Connected is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on investing in the people who lead and sustain the culture and science sectors. Support focuses on the success and sustainability of an organization, Tribe, or individual practitioner, rather than specific programs. Through capacity building and cultural support services, we intend to help organizations, Tribes, groups, and individuals enhance their ability to fulfill their missions or purposes. A thriving, sustainable workforce strengthens the arts, culture, and science ecosystems and in turn, improves the cultural and science experiences available to the residents and visitors of King County.

Who is this Program For?

Artists, educators, administrators, scientists, volunteers – individual cultural practitioners who lead and sustain the culture and science sectors. Cultural and science organizations and Tribes that need nurturing to support your growth and impact.

Resource Library

We maintain a library of resources for nonprofit organizations, individual cultural practitioners, and other community members in King County.
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Help

If you, your organization, or your Tribe are looking for capacity building resources and support services to help you succeed and sustain beyond these grants, we’re here to help.

Cassie Chinn, Cultural Services Liaison

206-263-8324

Shaun Mejia, Heritage Support Specialist

206-477-9952

Grants and Calls

In addition to these grants, 4Culture has more opportunities of support for individuals.

Cultural Support Services Projects

Intent to Apply: Aug 25, 2027
Final Application: Sep 15, 2027

Through Cultural Support Services Projects we support organizations and Tribes contributing to the quality of life and career development for cultural workers.
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A County Connected grant

Network of Support Request for Qualifications

Final Application: Winter 2028

Providing capacity building and technical assistance consultant services to organizations and Tribes.
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A County Connected grant

Crisis and Transformation

Final Application: Opens Jan 1, 2027

Assisting current 4Culture Sustained Support awardees through times of emergency and opportunity with consultant services through the Network of Support.
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A County Connected grant