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Organizations apply for operational funding to support day-to-day expenses, staff, and arts programming in King County.
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Get matched →Sustained Support assists with the day-to-day operational needs of arts organizations and local arts agencies throughout King County. These funds support creativity flourishing in the places that make King County a cultural hub.
King County-based nonprofit arts organizations and Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) with 501(c)(3) status (or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3)) whose primary purpose is advancing and preserving visual or performing arts, heritage, or natural history. Organizations must provide programming or experiences available to the general public.
Applications are evaluated competitively based on: Resilience (demonstrated plans to remain operational through 2025, adaptability, responsiveness to community needs); Public benefit (free or reduced-cost access, programs increasing access to artistic services); Advancing equity (focus on marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by structural racism, not required); Economic impact (spending on wages, goods, services, promoting tourism); Artistic substance (robust, creative services engaging the community).
This grant is not yet open to applications. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified when the 2025 fall application cycle opens. Workshops available (see website for details).
Bret Fetzer, 4Culture, (206) 263-1599
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.