Cultural Facilities

The 4Culture Heritage Cultural Facilities Program enhances the cultural life of King County citizens by funding the purchase, design, construction, and remodeling of heritage facilities, and the purchase of equipment intended to be used for at least 10 years. King County-based cultural organizations and public agencies that provide heritage programs may apply for funding. An organization must demonstrate that it provides significant programmatic activities focused on the identification, collection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and/or interpretation of King County heritage resources.

Quick Facts:

• Has invested over $5 million in awards over the past decade
• Has an annual application cycle, with awards typically ranging from $2,000 to $50,000
• Funds heritage museums and facilities with a 2 year operating history
• Helps purchase, construct and remodel facilities for public heritage purposes
• Funds equipment for exhibits, collection storage and other heritage purposes
• Funds certain construction-oriented planning and design activities
• Can provide Emergency/Unforeseen Opportunity awards outside the normal application cycle