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Sustained Support provides unrestricted operating support to assist with the day-to-day needs of arts, heritage, historic preservation, and science & technology organizations in King County.
What Are the Unique Advantages of the Sustained Support Grant?
What Are the Unique Advantages of the Sustained Support Grant?
Organizations that did not receive a Sustained Support grant for 2025-27 may apply for this 2026-2027 funding. Organizations that have already been awarded 2025-2027 Sustained Support grants do not need to reapply for 2026-2027.
IMPORTANT: organizations that plan to apply must save a draft application by Wednesday, August 27 at 5:00 pm PST to allow 4Culture staff to complete an eligibility pre-screening for this grant. The application link will not be available to organizations to start an application after that date. Final applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm PST.
Sustained Support Grant Is Ideal If ...
Sustained Support Grant Is Ideal If ...
The organization has 2–3+ years of consistent programming and operations.
Already has staff, structured governance, and stable annual budgets.
Seeks funding based on an established track record, not a new initiative.
Typically applies to more mature organizations with proven community impact.
2026_sustained_support_tutorial_video.mp42026 Sustained Support Tutorial video
2026 Sustained Support Tutorial video
Watch these step-by-step videos for tips on how to set up an account, access the application, as well as a detailed walkthrough of the application.
2026_General_Sustained_Support_Worksheet_a11y-1.pdfWorksheet
Worksheet
This worksheet includes the full application with helpful tips. Use this to work offline, draft your responses, and then copy-and-paste them into the online application. This worksheet is NOT a substitute for submitting your application via the online portal and will not be accepted as your application.
Applicants do not request an award amount
Applicants do not request an award amount
3:37 - Applicants do not request an award amount. Award amounts are determined by a combination of panel scores, eligibility for equity investments, and organization budget size. Organizations
Science and technology includes organizations focused on natural and social sciences
Science and technology includes organizations focused on natural and social sciences
6:56 - Science and technology includes organizations focused on natural and social sciences, characterized by a formalized framework that entails the reproducible testing and revision of falsifiable ideas based on observable facts, as well as formal and applied sciences such as mathematics and engineering.
Our organization has goals for internal operations in 2026 and over the next two to three years
Our organization has goals for internal operations in 2026 and over the next two to three years
11:38 - management and sustainability. Your organization has paid and/or unpaid staff, volunteer, and board expertise and experience to manage your organization. Your organization has goals for internal operations in 2026 and over the next two to three years. Your organization has demonstrated organizational adaptability to changes in your community and in the field.
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