Preservation Sustained Support
Preservation organizations based in King County may apply for general operating funds to support historic preservation programs and services.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- General operating funds (amount varies by grant cycle and organization)
- Location
- King County, Washington
About
Overview
Preservation Sustained Support provides general operating funds to nonprofit preservation organizations across King County. These funds support day-to-day needs and promote stewardship, advocacy, and educational opportunities around historic preservation.
Eligibility
Must be a King County-based nonprofit organization with primary purpose of advancing or preserving historic preservation; 501(c)(3) status required or must be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3); must provide programming available to the general public.
What Funds Cover
A variety of operating expenses related to historic preservation programs and activities accessible to King County residents and visitors, including staff salaries, utilities, supplies, fees, and services.
Evaluation Criteria
For nonprofits and development authorities: Resilience, public benefit, economic impact, advancing equity (not required), and preservation priorities. For municipalities: Similar criteria focusing on preservation programs, public access, economic benefits, and equity focus.
Geographic & Equity Investments
4Culture awards additional funding to organizations based in underserved parts of King County and those serving marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by structural racism. Organizations with annual budgets over $5 million do not qualify for this additional funding.
Key Dates
Sustained Support 2025-2027 awards have been announced. Organizations in that group do not need to reapply. Other organizations may apply in fall 2025 for funding in 2026-2027. Final application deadline for 2027 is TBD.
Contact
Dana Phelan: (206) 263-1604. Translations available in Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
How to Apply
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- Award
- General operating funds (amount varies by grant cycle and organization)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Supporting day-to-day operations and stewardship of historic preservation organizations across King County, with emphasis on public access, equity, and advancing preservation of the county's historic built environment.
- Eligibility
- King County-based nonprofit organizations with primary purpose of advancing historic preservation, must be 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored, and provide programming available to the general public.
- Audience
- King County-based nonprofit organizations
- Contact
- [email protected]
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