Building for Equity: Facilities
Organizations in King County focused on arts, heritage, historic preservation, or science and technology can apply for funding to acquire, build, or renovate facilities and spaces.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $4.7
- Location
- King County, Washington
About
Overview
Building for Equity: Facilities grants help organizations acquire, build, or renovate brick-and-mortar buildings and spaces that make culture, science, and technology experiences possible. This grant is funded by King County's Lodging Tax and sales tax through Doors Open legislation. The grant is currently closed and will reopen in Spring 2027. There is no 2026 grant cycle.
Eligibility
Organizations, governments, and public agencies that focus on the arts, heritage, historic preservation, or science and technology, and provide public benefit through their programs or activities, are eligible to apply.
Eligible Projects
- General maintenance and repairs are NOT eligible
- Purchase of consumable items like light bulbs and tools are NOT eligible
- Regular staff salaries are NOT eligible
- Program expenses are NOT eligible
- For equipment funding, check the Equipment grant instead
Funding Amounts
- Projects $250,000 and under: up to 80% of your project budget
- Projects $250,001–$1,000,000: up to $200,000 + 30% of project budget over $250,000
- Projects $1,000,001–$10,000,000: up to $400,000 + 15% of project budget over $1,000,000, with a $1,000,000 maximum request
Contract Requirements
- Acknowledging 4Culture support: required for all awards
- Building for Equity Facilities Grant contribution: 3–9 hours required depending on project budget size
Public Benefit Requirement
- Provide free or reduced-rate public access to facility, creative work, project, or program
- Offer free or low-cost facility rental to other cultural groups
- Provide educational programs and experiences accessible to the public
- Participate in collaborative relationships with other cultural organizations
Panel Review
During panel review, panelists may ask for additional information. You may be asked to schedule a 15-minute interview or provide a written or video response. Check your email the week of May 27–28 for any requests. You will have approximately one week to respond. Being asked for additional details does not indicate likelihood of funding.
Key Dates
- Applications expected to open: Spring 2027
- Final application deadline: Spring 2027
- Panel review interviews/responses requested: Week of May 27–28
Contact
- Maya Santos: (206) 263-0691
- Liz Reyes: (206) 263-7870
- Award
- Approximately $4.7 million available in funding pool; maximum request varies by project budget size (80% for projects under $250,000; $200,000 + 30% for $250,001–$1,000,000; $400,000 + 15% for $1,000,001–$10,000,000 up to $1,000,000 max)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- This grant funds building, remodeling, and acquiring specialized facilities and spaces that house and facilitate culture, science, and technology experiences in King County, with a focus on supporting cultural building projects and creating pathways to racial equity in cultural facilities funding.
- Eligibility
- Organizations, governments, and public agencies in King County that focus on arts, heritage, historic preservation, or science and technology and provide public benefit through their programs or activities.
- Audience
- Organizations, governments, and public agencies that focus on the arts, heritage, historic preservation, or science and technology in King County
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.