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The Office of Arts & Culture’s Cultural Facilities Fund is designed to support capital projects that improve Seattle’s arts spaces in significant and lasting ways. Our goal is to help Seattle-based organizations build and improve their facilities in ways that will ultimately advance their missions and strengthen Seattle’s cultural scene. Grant requests can be made for up to $50,000.

APPLICATION

The online application and guidelines are available at http://www.seattle.gov/arts/cultural-facilities

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible organizations must have at least a three-year operating history as a legally established not-for-profit organization, have control of the facility through ownership or a longer-term lease, and demonstrate a record of ongoing artistic or cultural accomplishments in Seattle. Half of the funding for the facility’s project must be in place before applying. Projects must be able to take place and be completed between November 2016 and December 2017.

DEADLINE

Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11 p.m. PST.

WORKSHOP AND DRAFT REVIEW

Get insider tips on how to submit a strong application. Please register by contacting Matthew Richter at Matthew.Richter [@] seattle.gov  (206) 733-9955. Three workshops will be held:

Friday, July 1, 2016 – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4050/4060 in Downtown Seattle

Friday, July 8, 2016 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
King Street Station, 303 S. Jackson St., 2nd floor South Room in Pioneer Square/Chinatown International District

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beason Ave S., Meeting Room, in Beacon Hill neighborhood

INFO

http://www.seattle.gov/arts