Building for Equity: Facilities
Building for Equity: Facilities supports King County organizations acquiring, building, and renovating cultural, science, and technology spaces to advance racial equity and equitable public access.
Funder: 4Culture
Due Dates: June 3, 2027 (Intent to Apply) | June 17, 2027 (Final Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 under prior-cycle guidelines, based on project budget
Summary: Supports acquisition, construction, and renovation of cultural, science, and technology facilities in King County.
Key Information: Applicants need at least two years of operating history and documented long-term site control.
Description
Building for Equity: Facilities is administered by 4Culture to help organizations acquire, build, and renovate spaces that make arts, heritage, historic preservation, science, and technology experiences possible in King County. Projects with total budgets of $10 million or less are eligible. Capital work can include property purchases, construction, architectural and engineering services, permanently installed systems, and accessibility upgrades.
The program is part of King County’s Building for Equity initiative, which seeks to advance racial equity and geographic access in cultural facilities funding. It centers communities that have historically faced barriers to acquiring and stewarding cultural space. Public benefit and equitable access are central priorities, with additional consideration for projects outside Seattle or in designated Communities of Opportunity. Funding comes from King County’s Lodging Tax and sales tax through Doors Open legislation.
