Year At-A-Glance
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!
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White Center Ponds Banners
Final Application: Apr 23, 2026
A group of five individual artists will be commissioned to create two-dimensional designs that will be printed on banners and displayed as part of a rotating banner art installation celebrating the White Center Ponds stormwater facility and greenspace.
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Design-Only Artist Opportunity: Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)
Final Application: Jul 29, 2026
One Washington State-based artist will be commissioned to create six to eight two-dimensional designs for a new state-of-the-art animal shelter in Kent.
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King County Wastewater Treatment, Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station Upgrade
Final Application: Oct 22, 2026
One artist or artist team will be commissioned to create a site-specific artwork for the east glass stairwell façade and upper facing north glass window of the upgraded Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station.
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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: 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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Gallery 4Culture
Final Application: Dec 10, 2026
Gallery 4Culture presents the work of outstanding independent artists living in King County.
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Public Free Access
Intent to Apply: Feb 10, 2027
Final Application: Feb 24, 2027This program helps reduce barriers to your organization's programming.
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Building for Equity: Project Development
Intent to Apply: Mar 25, 2027
Final Application: Apr 8, 2027Funds 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: Aug 25, 2027
Final Application: Sep 15, 2027Through 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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Collections Care
Final Application: Fall 2028
Helping organizations, archivists, and conservators safeguard history.
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Equipment for Organizations
Final Application: Spring 2028
Putting essential tools in the hands of King County’s cultural organizations and agencies.
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Landmarks Capital
Final Application: Fall 2028
Supporting rehabilitation projects and designated landmarks.
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Arc Artist Fellowship
Final Application: Fall 2028
The Arc Artist Fellowship offers operational support for artists as they pursue their creative work.
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Network of Support Request for Qualifications
Final Application: Winter 2028
Providing capacity building and technical assistance consultant services to organizations and Tribes.
Details ›A County Connected grant
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Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program
Final Application: Spring 2028
Funds cultural partners with youth-serving programs and activities that expand learning opportunities in our K-12 public schools.
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Storefront Media Gallery
Final Application: TBD
Using 4Culture's storefront windows to showcase high quality electronic artworks that a passerby can experience as they walk, drive or bus by our offices.
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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.
Details ›A County Connected grant
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Landmark Nomination Support
Final Application: Ongoing June 1 through Dec 1
Helping individuals or organizations preparing a local landmark nomination of an historic site in King County, Washington.
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Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive Program
Final Application: Ongoing, due 1 month before the event
A grant for nonprofit organizations to support local arts and bring some of the best King County performing artists to your community!
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Heritage Professional Development Stipend
Final Application: Applications re-open February 2027.
Funds to help you participate, make connections, and learn new skills for your career path in the heritage field.
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Open 4Culture
Final Application: Ongoing, due 3 months before event
Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture.
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Emergency and Unforeseen
Final Application: Ongoing
Assisting organizations with unforeseen building costs and opportunities.
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TAR Artist Application
Final Application: Aug 25, 2027
Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture.
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Building for Equity: Facilities
Intent to Apply: Jun 3, 2027
Final Application: Jun 17, 2027Funds 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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Sustained Support
Letter of Interest: Apr 28, 2027
Final Application: May 19, 2027Helping organizations do their best work by offering reliable, flexible funding over two-year cycles.
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