In 2021, the King County Council allocated $9.4 million in federal COVID relief funding to 4Culture to distribute to the cultural sector. At the end of last year the final round of this funding was put in motion, with roughly $2.7 million available for King County cultural producers who have experienced COVID-related economic impacts since March 2020. 

Streamlined applications opened in March 2024, and we’re now thrilled to have sent this critical support out to community members across the County. Here are some highlights:

• 693 grants went to cultural producers working in arts, heritage, and preservation.
• Total funding was $2,732,530.
• Awards ranged from $1,040 to $6,120.
• Grantees are from 25 cities and all 9 County Council districts.
• Over half of all applicants were new to applying for 4Culture grants.

We continue to be inspired by every member of King County’s cultural sector! Many thanks to all those who applied, anyone who shared information about this grant with friends and family, the community members who evaluated applications, our Board, and to the King County Executive and Council.