Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program
4Culture’s Curiosity Pass grant funds innovative arts, heritage, and science education projects for K-12 public school students in King County, emphasizing equity and public benefit.
Funder: 4Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (intent to apply/save draft) | June 2027 (final application, both projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $12,000–$56,000 for organizations; $5,000–$15,000 for individuals; one-year projects.
Summary: Funds innovative arts, culture, heritage, and science education projects for K-12 public school students in King County, with a focus on equity and public benefit.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted cycle—dates may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This grant supports the creation, continuation, or expansion of arts, heritage, science, and historic preservation educational experiences for K-12 public school students in King County, Washington. Funding is available for both organizations and individual educators to provide in-school and off-site activities, before- and after-school programs, field trips, summer and school break programs, and professional development for teachers or cultural staff. The program emphasizes projects that center student learning, are culturally sustaining, and advance equity—particularly for historically marginalized communities. Projects must benefit public school students and demonstrate meaningful public engagement, fair compensation for cultural workers, and alignment with classroom education.
