Cultural Facilities Fund
The City of Seattle's Cultural Facilities Fund supports capital projects for arts and cultural organizations to expand equitable access to creative spaces, prioritizing communities impacted by structural inequities.
Funder: City of Seattle (https://www.seattle.gov)
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (full application deadline, projected) | May 2027 (application open, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; two tiers: up to $25,000 (no match) and $25,001–$50,000 (50% match required for requests over $25,000); awards may be less than requested.
Summary: Supports Seattle-based arts, heritage, cultural, and arts-service organizations with capital projects that expand equitable access to facilities, prioritizing communities impacted by structural inequities.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
The Cultural Facilities Fund provides capital support to Seattle-based arts, heritage, cultural, and arts-service organizations for facility projects that increase access to property ownership, management, and leasing—especially for communities historically excluded due to structural racism and oppression. The program is designed to address disparities in access to cultural spaces and strengthen Seattle’s creative infrastructure, with a focus on equity and public benefit. The fund may be used for a range of capital expenses, including facility improvements, renovations, property acquisition, pre-capital planning, and emergency repairs.
