Collections Care
Limited submission
4Culture's Collections Care grant funds projects that preserve, document, and increase access to King County’s culturally and historically significant heritage collections.
Funder: 4Culture
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Full application due by 5:00 PM PST)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$15,000 per project; project duration up to 24 months; additional equity/geographic funds may be available
Summary: Supports King County nonprofits and Tribes in preserving, caring for, and making accessible culturally and historically significant heritage collections.
Key Information: Projects may not begin before December 2, 2026 and must be completed within 24 months of award.
Description
This grant from 4Culture is designed to help King County-based nonprofit organizations and Tribes safeguard, preserve, and increase access to heritage collections of cultural and historical significance. Funding supports a broad range of collections care activities, including cataloging, digitization, conservation, policy development, emergency preparedness, training, and long-term digital and physical preservation. The program advances public benefit and equity by prioritizing projects that serve underrepresented communities, increase access, and strengthen stewardship of King County’s diverse heritage.
