CORRECTION and UPDATE: 2026 Grants + Calls: 4Culture is here for you in the New Year!

Vaughn Bell. Atmospheric River Garden (detail), 2024. Plants, earthwork, stoneware ceramics. 21 Acres, Woodinville, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

Apologies!

We included incorrect information about two grant programs in this email, and it has been fixed:

Landmarks Capital was listed twice; the grant due dates are August 27 and September 10
Building for Equity: Facilities will not run in 2026 and will return in 2027

Thanks for your understanding.

Happy New Year, King County!

We wish you a happy, peaceful, and very creative New Year. We're looking forward to supporting your cultural goals in the coming months. Here is the 2026 grants and calls schedule, and make sure to check our website regularly for new Public Art calls, many are in the works for next year! Don't hesitate to contact us to let us know what you're up to. We are happy to share your 4Culture supported activities and milestones, just send us information and images if you have them.

Warmest regards from the 4Culture staff, Advisory Committees, and Board of Directors.

New this Year: Intent to Apply

You will notice that several of our grants now have two due dates, marked with asterisks below. The first is an Intent to Apply due date occurring 2-4 weeks before the date your complete application is due. Please refer to the specific grant web page or contact the grant manager to learn more about what's required.

2026 Grants and Calls Due Dates

January 5 – October 30 Heritage Professional Development Stipend
January 13 Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide
*February 12 + 26 Public Free Access
February 19 Network of Support Request for Qualifications
March 3 Here and Now: Portable Artwork for the King County Public Art Collection, opens January 22
March 11 Art, Heritage, and Preservation Special Projects
*March 26 + April 9 Building for Equity: Project Development Launching early this year!
*April 16 + May 6 Launch
*May 20 + June 3 Equipment for Organizations
*May 28 + June 11 Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program
June 1 – December 1 Landmark Nomination Support
July 30 + November 5 Building for Equity: Anchoring Community
August 26: Touring Arts Roster
*August 27 + September 10: Landmarks Capital
*September 2 + 16 Cultural Support Services Projects
*September 3 + December 3: Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities
September 23 Collections Care
September 24 Storefront Media Gallery
September 30 Arc Artist Fellowship
December 10 Gallery 4Culture

ONGOING
Open 4Culture (on break February 1-March 31)
Crisis and Transformation
Emergency and Unforeseen
Touring Arts Roster Incentive Program
Public Art Calls

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