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** 4Culture COVID-19 Response: 2020 Grant Program Updates
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The COVID-19 crisis has deeply changed our world and been heartbreakingly hard on cultural workers and organizations. We have pivoted our focus to respond to the needs of our community through a Relief Fund program. This is the first step in a 3-phase approach we developed to support King County’s cultural community while we face this unexpected crisis.

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** 4Culture’s COVID-19 Response Strategy
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This strategy provides a framework for 4Culture's programs and services moving forward, so we can respond to your needs as they emerge over the coming months.
* Relief: Create and adapt programs that immediately respond to the crisis and provide relief for cultural workers and organizations.
* Reopen: Offset the financial risks of restarting cultural activities while adapting to social distancing guidelines.
* Recovery: Help cultural workers and organizations rebuild and withstand an economic downturn.


** Grant Program Changes
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To support this new focus, we are re-allocating funds from some programs, while continuing to offer the remainder of 4Culture's 2020 grant roster.


** 2020 Grant Programs - Cancelled
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* Cultural Equipment ([link removed])
* Collections Care ([link removed])
* TIPS Mini Grants and Heritage Professional Development Stipends ([link removed])


** Upcoming 2020 Grant Deadlines - NOT Cancelled
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* Landmarks Capital ([link removed])
* Sustained Support ([link removed])
* 2021 Arc Artist Fellowship ([link removed])
* Building for Equity ([link removed])
* Open4Culture ([link removed])
* Emergency + Unforeseen ([link removed])
* Touring Arts Roster Incentive Program ([link removed])


** Help Shape Our Response
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In partnership with regional funders,
we will be launching a survey in June to find out what your issues and needs are as you look to resume cultural activities. This information will guide us as we develop plans for the Reopen and Recovery phases.
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Talk With Us!
Hello 4Culture has gone digital so we can connect with you in these uncertain times. Every Friday at 12:00 pm, join us on Zoom. We'll share information and resources and answer your questions. Here's how to join:
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* Register ([link removed]) to get an email with the meeting link and password.
* Save the email for when it's time to join. You only need to register once for all sessions.
* Meetings will be close-captioned and recorded. Scroll down this page ([link removed]) to access past session recordings.

Lineup for Friday, May 22
4Culture Heritage Lead Chieko Phillips will share an update about our 2020 grants, Allexa Laycock of Rooted in Rights ([link removed]) will walk us through creating social media content that's accessible for people with disabilities, and Inspire Washington ([link removed]) 's Manny Cawaling will provide insight into COVID-19 support advocacy.

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Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time. We're updating a list of resources ([link removed]) for the cultural sector frequently. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) , 206-296-7580, or TTY: 711.
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