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Apply for a stipend of $100–$2,000 to fund participation in professional development or career maintenance opportunities (conferences, workshops, training) in the heritage field.
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Get matched →The Heritage Professional Development Stipend program provides stipends ranging from $100 to $2,000 for heritage practitioners in King County to participate in professional development or career maintenance opportunities. These funds support participation in conferences, workshops, technical assistance programs, training opportunities, demonstrations, and healing opportunities for heritage practitioners engaged with social justice work.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis through October 30. Applicants must submit through the grant portal at least two months before the start of the professional development opportunity; requests with less than two months of lead time will not be accepted.
Open to heritage practitioners in King County who contribute to public experiences with heritage or have a clear intention to do so.
Reviewers will evaluate applications based on: (1) Heritage contribution—your role in the heritage field and current/future contributions; (2) Significance—how the opportunity contributes to your career growth and alignment with institution goals; (3) Field need—how the opportunity addresses an established need in the heritage field; (4) Funding—additional consideration given to applicants without employer financial support for this opportunity.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Applicants must explain how the opportunity addresses a field-wide need and how they will use the information and skills learned so that King County residents benefit from their professional growth. Examples include giving presentations on heritage, sharing learnings with other heritage practitioners, learning new preservation approaches, or gaining skills to address heritage field challenges.
Contact Shaun Mejia at (206) 477-9952 to begin the application process.