Funding

King County/OEOCE does not typically provide cash grants to private entities. The Washington State Constitution bars this type of activity by state and local governments, except where “a public interest is primarily served.” One exception was the COVID-19 pandemic, when this prohibition was temporarily waived. During that time period, OEOCE administered numerous one-time, federally funded emergency relief contracts.

Local and National Grantmakers

4Culture provides arts, culture, heritage, and science grants on behalf of King County. They are the administrators of the Doors Open granting program and other funding programs. Learn more at 4culture.org

We also recommend researching local grant-makers such as:

• Washington Filmworks
• Arts WA
• ArtsFund
• Artist Trust, and
• National and international grant-makers like the National Endowment for the Arts.

Other resources include:

• City of Seattle departments
• Washington Department of Commerce
• Other cities within King County and adjacent counties