Open 4Culture
Forecasted
Open 4Culture by 4Culture funds new arts, heritage, and historic preservation projects in King County, focusing on public benefit, accessibility, and equity.
Funder: 4Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (applications closed) | March 2027 (applications closed) | April 2027 (applications reopen)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project; additional equity-based funding possible; 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports new arts, heritage, and historic preservation projects that benefit King County, WA communities, prioritizing accessibility and equity.
Key Information: Must be new to 4Culture funding; staff approval required before applying.
Description
This grant program is designed to support individuals and groups who are new to 4Culture funding in creating and sharing arts, heritage, and historic preservation projects that serve King County, Washington. Open 4Culture aims to make cultural funding more accessible and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on public benefit, advancing equity, and reinvesting local tax revenue into diverse creative projects. The program especially encourages applications from those who have not previously received 4Culture grants, and offers additional equity investments for projects serving historically marginalized communities or areas outside central Seattle.
