2025-26 Art and Cultural Facilities Grant Program

The 2025-26 Art and Cultural Facilities Grant Program aims to support capital projects and facility maintenance for arts and cultural organizations in Bellevue, WA. The program offers two types of grants: Capital Projects and Facility Maintenance. Capital Projects grants are available for acquiring property, constructing new facilities, acquiring specialized equipment, and major renovations, with funding requests up to $499,999. Facility Maintenance grants are for preventative maintenance and repairs, also up to $499,999. The total budget for the 2025-26 cycle is $1.8 million. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, have been in operation for at least two years, and offer publicly accessible programming. The application process for both types of grants is managed online via SurveyMonkey Apply. Applications open on July 10, 2024, and close on August 19, 2024. Funding decisions are based on several criteria, including the proposed public benefit, project feasibility, the applicant’s financial and operational strength, and experience in arts and culture programming. Successful applicants will enter into a legally binding contract with the City of Bellevue, outlining the project’s scope, deliverables, and payment schedules.