Building for Equity: Project Development
Organizations and Tribes seeking funding for planning and development of cultural, scientific, or historic facilities projects should apply for grants up to $50,000 plus up to 10 hours of consultant support.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $50,000
- Location
- King County, Washington
About
Overview
Building for Equity: Project Development Grants invest in the planning and development phases of a cultural facilities project. Applicants actively engaged with Organizational or Tribal Readiness, Project Initiation and Planning, Fundraising, and/or Early Design are encouraged to apply. There is $1.7 million available in the funding pool for this cycle.
Awards
- Awards of up to $50,000 fund a wide range of activities related to planning and development
- Free access to up to 10 hours of consultant support from 4Culture's Network of Support roster
Key Dates
- Intent to Apply: March 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST (organizations/Tribes must complete Account Profile, save draft application, and complete eligibility questions by this date for pre-screening)
- Final Application: April 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST
Eligibility
Federally recognized nonprofit arts, cultural, heritage, historic preservation, science and technology organizations; Tribal governments and public agencies; or culture or science organizations that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) partner and provide public benefit through their programs or activities are eligible to apply. Eligibility is determined based on the address of your primary location, which must not be a P.O. box.
What's Not Eligible
- Projects consisting of general maintenance and repairs
- Purchase of consumable items like light bulbs and tools
- Regular staff salaries
- Program expenses
Public Benefit Requirement
4Culture requires that everything it funds serves the public interest and enriches communities throughout King County. Public Benefit means using public funds primarily to provide King County residents and visitors access to opportunities to experience cultural resources. Include in your application how fellow King County residents will enjoy and learn from your work.
Contact
- Jay Robles (Chumash/Cahuilla/Ohlone), (206) 263-2522
- Liz Reyes, (206) 263-7870
- Award
- Awards of up to $50,000 plus free access to up to 10 hours of consultant support from 4Culture's Network of Support
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- This grant supports the planning and development phases of cultural facilities projects, including acquisition, improvement, or renovation of cultural, scientific, or historic spaces.
- Eligibility
- Federally recognized nonprofit arts, cultural, heritage, historic preservation, science and technology organizations; Tribal governments; public agencies; or culture or science organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) with primary location in King County and providing public benefit.
- Audience
- Federally recognized nonprofit arts, cultural, heritage, historic preservation, science and technology organizations; Tribal governments; public agencies; or culture or science organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3)
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.