4Culture offers a variety of grant programs to support arts, heritage, preservation, and science initiatives across King County, Washington. Each grant type has its own set of guidelines.

Projects:

• Cultural Support Services

Provides support for organizations that contribute to the quality of life and career development for cultural workers.

Deadline: September 02, 2026.

For more information
cassie.chinn@4culture.org
(206) 263-8324

• Curiosity Pass

Addresses gaps in science and cultural education by providing public schools with improved and increased access to activities.

Deadline: May 28, 2026.

More Information
bryan.wilson@4culture.org
(206) 263-2655

• Open 4Culture

The grant awards up to $2,500 for Arts, Heritage, and Historic Preservation projects in King County! Arts projects must be based in Seattle’s Communities of Opportunity or King County outside of Seattle. Heritage or Historic Preservation projects can be based anywhere in the county.

Deadline: Ongoing - Due 2 months before event or project.

Building + Equipment

• Building for Equity: Project Development

Funds and supports applicants building organizational capacity to meet long-term facility needs.

Deadline: March 26, 2026.

• Building for Equity: Anchoring Community

Funds and fosters equitable development for organizations buying, building, or renovating buildings and specialized spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Project budgets that are 10 million+ are invited to apply.

Deadline: July 30, 2026.

• Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities

Supports projects including land acquisition, development, renovations, and new construction that advance the preservation, expression, and vitality of Native cultures.

Deadline: December 03, 2026.

• Emergency and Unforeseen

Assisting organizations with unforeseen building costs and opportunities.

Deadline: Ongoing