Landmarks Capital
Forecasted
Landmarks Capital supports King County historic property stewards with building rehabilitation and landscape restoration projects to preserve landmarks for continued use and public benefit.
Funder: 4Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Intent to Apply / Draft) | September 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project; no matching funds required; reimbursement-based funding
Summary: Supports rehabilitation and preservation of King County’s historic landmarks, buildings, and landscapes for public benefit.
Key Information: Applicants must have site control of an eligible historic property; K–12 schools and school districts cannot apply.
Description
Landmarks Capital is 4Culture’s bricks-and-mortar preservation program for historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes in King County, Washington. It supports stabilization and restoration of historic building fabric, repair or replacement of essential building systems, and restoration of historically significant landscapes. Architectural design and engineering directly related to construction are also eligible. Certain cultural and science organizations may seek acquisition support as part of a long-term rehabilitation plan.
The program emphasizes sustainable preservation guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and public benefit through continued use, visibility, accessibility, education, or neighborhood economic impact. Additional consideration goes to urgent work preventing damage, addressing critical life safety issues, or improving ADA accessibility, and to projects representing underrepresented histories or benefiting marginalized communities.
