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 ProjectsDeadline: Nov 12, 2025 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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                        Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education ProgramDeadline: Oct 21, 2025 Funds cultural partners with youth-serving programs and activities that expand learning opportunities in our K-12 public schools. 
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                        Heritage Professional Development StipendDeadline: Jan 1-Oct 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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                        Network of Support Request for QualificationsDeadline: Jan 8, 2026 Apply to become a Network of Support coach, mentor, consultant, or technical assistance provider for current and potential 4Culture applicants and awardees. 
 More Information
 cassie.chinn@4culture.org
 206-263-8324
 
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                        Open 4CultureDeadline: Ongoing Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture. 
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                        Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive ProgramDeadline: 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 CommunityDeadline: 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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                        Building for Equity: FacilitiesDeadline: 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 FacilitiesDeadline: Nov 20, 2025 Supports projects including land acquisition, development, renovations, and new construction that advance the preservation, expression, and vitality of Native cultures. 
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                        Building for Equity: Project DevelopmentDeadline: Aug 7, 2025 Funds and supports applicants building organizational capacity to meet long-term facility needs. 
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                        Emergency and UnforeseenDeadline: Ongoing Assisting organizations with unforeseen building costs and opportunities. 
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                        Equipment for OrganizationsDeadline: Jul 9, 2025 Putting essential tools in the hands of King County’s cultural organizations and agencies. 
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                        Landmark Nomination SupportDeadline: Jun 18 - Dec 1, 2025 Helping individuals or organizations preparing a local landmark nomination of an historic site in King County, Washington. 
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                        Landmarks CapitalDeadline: Jun 25, 2025 Supporting rehabilitation projects and designated landmarks. 
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Operating Support
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                        Arc Artist FellowshipDeadline: On hold until 2026 The Arc Artist Fellowship offers operational support for artists as they pursue their creative work. 
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                        Public Free AccessDeadline: Feb 27, 2025 This program helps reduce barriers to your organization's programming. 
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                        Sustained Support Midstream CycleDeadline: Sep 10, 2025 Expands 4Culture’s flagship grant program, providing operating and programmatic dollars to meet the day-to-day needs of cultural, science and technology organizations. 
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Artist Calls
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                        Gallery 4CultureDeadline: Dec 11, 2025 Gallery 4Culture presents the work of outstanding independent artists living in King County. 
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                        Storefront Media Gallery: Artist CarouselDeadline: Oct 23, 2025 The Storefront Media Gallery brings vibrant, dynamic art to an urban audience on the go. 
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                        Touring Arts Roster AuditionsDeadline: Postponed until 2025 Serving as an online marketing tool for performing artists and a booking resource for event presenters. 
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