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The Youth Arts grant funds 2-year art programs for middle and high school students in Seattle to have more access to arts and cultural opportunities. These programs happen outside of school hours and are led by teaching artists. We want to create more opportunities for young people from a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds to connect with the arts.

Studies show that not every youth has the same access to arts education due to their race, income, language spoken at home, and special educational needs. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is committed to equity through its Creative Youth Program.

Eligibility

• Your projects must take place between September 2025 – August 2027 (2-year timeframe).
• Eligible applicants include individual artists, teaching artists, arts and cultural organizations, youth-service agencies, and colleges.
• Your programs must be available to middle and high school students and take place within Seattle city limits. Talk with our project manager if you have questions.
• Your physical address may be outside of the Seattle city limits.
• All artists and teaching artists hired by awardees must have at least one (1) year of experience working with middle and high school students and the particular art projects.
• Your projects must reflect the Youth Arts grant priorities and support the youth population as described above.

Please read the guidelines for full details.

Funding

If selected, you will receive a total of $12,000 in funding support distributed over two (2) years of programs: $6,000 in 2025-2026 and $6,000 in 2026-2027.

You will only receive funding after the program has started. Once you submit an invoice, you will receive the funds within 30 business days. A check will be mailed directly to the address indicated on the invoice.  (This address must match the address listed on your W9.) There is no direct deposit option.

Due Date

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

More info at Seattle.gov/arts