Preservation Conserving Community

Preservation

Conserving Community

Preservation 4Culture supports the preservation of the historic places that give King County its character.

Rosa Woolsey, 2023 Equity in Historic Preservation Undergraduate Intern, in front of the 4Culture Office, Photo by Emily P. Lawsin.

Reflections on My Internship

Rosa Woolsey, 2023 Equity in Historic Preservation Undergraduate Intern, shares her experiences researching culturally significant historic places on Beacon Hill in Seattle. Continue Reading ›

Grants

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    3/12Preservation Special Projects
    ONGOpen 4Culture

  • Building for Equity: Anchoring Community

    Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

    Funds and fosters equitable development for organizations buying, building, or renovating buildings and specialized spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Project budgets that are 10 million+ are invited to apply.
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  • Building for Equity: Facilities

    Deadline: Apr 17, 2025

    Funds organizations buying, building, or renovating the buildings and specialized spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Project budgets that are 10 million and under are encouraged to apply.
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  • Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities

    Deadline: Nov 20, 2025

    Supports projects including land acquisition, renovations, and new construction that advances the preservation, expression, and vitality of Native culture.
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    jayden.robles@4culture.org
    (206) 263-2522

  • Building for Equity: Project Development

    Deadline: Aug 7, 2025

    Funds and supports applicants building organizational capacity to meet long-term facility needs.
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  • Cultural Equipment

    Deadline: Jul 9, 2025

    Putting essential tools in the hands of King County’s cultural organizations and agencies.
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  • Cultural Producers Recovery Fund

    Deadline: May 8, 2024

    Unrestricted funds for King County Cultural Producers impacted by the pandemic.
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  • Cultural Support Services

    Deadline: Nov 12, 2025

    Provides support for organizations that contribute to quality of life and career development for cultural workers.
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    cassie.chinn@4culture.org
    (206) 263-8324

  • Doors Open Facilities

    Deadline: Sep 4, 2024

    This grant helps organizations acquire, build, or renovate the bricks and mortar buildings that make cultural experiences possible.
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  • Emergency and Unforeseen

    Deadline: Ongoing

    Assisting organizations with unforeseen building costs and opportunities.
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  • King County Landmark Nomination Support

    Deadline: Apr 1 - Dec 1, 2025

    Helping individuals or organizations preparing a local landmark nomination of an historic site in King County, Washington.
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  • Landmarks Capital

    Deadline: Jun 25, 2025

    Supporting rehabilitation projects and designated landmarks.
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  • Launch

    Deadline: Aug 27, 2025

    Supports the creation and growth of new and emerging cultural and science organizations.
    More Information
    dana.phelan@4culture.org
    (206) 263-1604

  • Open 4Culture

    Deadline: Opens Jan 1

    Funding a wide array of projects produced by those who are new to 4Culture.
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  • Preservation Special Projects

    Deadline: Mar 12, 2025

    Supports the people, supplies, studies, plans, programs, and more that protect our historic places.
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  • Preservation Sustained Support

    Deadline: Sep 4, 2024

    Funds are available for nonprofits and municipalities that promote the preservation of our historic places.
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Preservation Programs

Equity in Historic Preservation Internship

4Culture is offering internships that focus on properties vulnerable to redevelopment and have a high level of significance with underrepresented communities.
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Beyond Integrity

This coalition of advocates is elevating equity in preservation standards and practices.
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Building for Equity

Supporting cultural building projects and creating a pathway to racial equity in our facilities funding.
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Preservation Action Fund

This real estate program is dedicated to purchasing, restoring, protecting, and re-activating historic properties throughout King County.
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Hello 4Culture

We're getting out of the office and talking face-to-face with our community. Bring your questions, concerns, ideas, and more!
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Call or email Dana Phelan at dana.phelan@4culture.org or (206) 263-1604.

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