Project Grants

Apply By: March 11, 2026
Guidelines: www.4culture.org/project-grants/

Are you working on a creative project? Apply for a 4Culture project grant

4Culture Project grants fund cultural activities and projects throughout King County. If you are an individual or group working on a project with arts, heritage, or historic preservation at its heart, we hope you apply!

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Applications will be accepted through March 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm PDT through 4Culture’s online application system. You will need to create an account to apply. We encourage you create an account as soon as you know you plan to apply for a grant.

The guidelines, a detailed explanation of how to apply, and the application are in English. If this is a barrier that stops you from understanding the grant or applying due to limited English writing ability, visual impairment, or you would like to request assistance to create an application, please contact or call (206) 296-7580 or TTY 711, and we will make sure you get the support you need.

Art Projects

Guidelines: www.4culture.org/grants/art-projects/
Art Projects fund artists and small arts groups—from traditional to contemporary, emerging to established—who are working in all creative disciplines and genres.

Example

Artist Daniel Mulkin organized Sonic Pops Northwest Summer Sesh, a weeklong summer music camp for youth grades 6-12+ to explore orchestral performance through the lens of popular music. SEA Vinyl Society received a project grant to present free DJ performances and listening events focusing on digitizing and remixing Asian American and Pacific Islander music from the past and present.

Contact Information

Please contact a grant manager directly if you have questions or would like feedback on your project idea.

Art Projects - Individuals:
Melissa Newbill, , (206) 263-1603
Art Projects - Groups:
Scott Oshima, , (206) 477-8064

Workshops

We offer workshops to go over the grant process with you step by step. Workshops make a real difference in the success of your application. They’re an opportunity for you to get your questions answered by 4Culture staff and learn from other applicants.

All workshops will be held both virtually and in-person. Register for virtual workshops through the links below to receive Zoom meeting information. All virtual workshops will be captioned; please contact Jackie Mixon at for ASL translation or other access support.

Groups

January 29, 6:00-7:00 pm
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February 14, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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February 18, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle
February 25, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hood Famous Bakeshop + Coffeehouse, 504 5th Ave S #107A, Seattle, RSVP
March 3, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Individuals

February 5, 10:00-11:00 am
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February 11, 5:00-6:00 pm
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February 21, 10:00-11:00 am
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February 26, 2:00-3:00 pm
4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle
March 2, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Office Hours

January 20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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January 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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February 3, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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February 4, 12:30-1:30 pm
Federal 320th Way Library, 848 S 320th St
February 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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February 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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February 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Heritage Projects

Guidelines: www.4culture.org/grants/heritage-projects/
Heritage Projects supports various works uncovering, illuminating, and sharing the rich history that is all around us in King County, including oral histories, research, online exhibitions, and more!

Example

A Heritage projects grant supported the Ukrainian International Festival, strengthening community and connection with the growing Eastern European community in King County.

Contact Information

Please contact a grant manager directly if you have questions or would like feedback on your project idea.
Megumi Nagata, or (206) 263-3474

Workshops

February 6, 12-1 pm
Panel discussion: Recipients share their experience and tips on applying for a grant.
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February 12, 12:00-1:00 pm
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February 17, 5:00-6:00 pm
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February 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Office Hours

February 4, 12:30-1:30 pm
Federal 320th Way Library, 848 S 320th St
February 26, 12:00 1:00 pm
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March 6, 12:00 1:00 pm
Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave S

Preservation Special Projects

Guidelines: www.4culture.org/grants/preservation-projects
Preservation Special Projects grants support the preservation of historic places in King County. This grant can fund neighborhood surveys, landmark nominations, building assessments, planning projects, educational workshops, advocacy campaigns, and more.

Example

Fall City Cemetery Association received a Preservation Special Projects 2025 award to design, purchase, and install a permanent entrance sign for the Fall City Cemetery, a Washington State Historic Site.

Contact Information

Please contact a grant manager directly if you have questions or would like feedback on your project idea.
Emily P. Lawsin, (206) 477-3110

Workshops

January 23, 12:00-1:00 pm
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Jan 29, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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February 10, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Panel discussion and training workshop: Recipients will share their experience and tips on applying for a grant. Training provided by the King County Historic Preservation Program.
Register
February 23, 3:00-4:00 pm
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March 5, 2:00-3:00 pm
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Office Hours

February 4, 12:30-1:30 pm
Federal 320th Way Library, 848 S 320th St
February 25, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Hood Famous Bakeshop + Coffeehouse, 504 5th Ave S #107A, Seattle, RSVP
February 28, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Register