We partner with artists and organizations to advance creativity in Bellevue. Ongoing support is provided through the biannual Eastside Arts Partnerships, and yearly one-time project support is available in Project Grants. Each program has additional add-on grant opportunities. An additional new biannual program for Art and Cultural Capital Facilities will start in 2025, with application collection starting in July 2024. See below for schedules, types of grants, guidelines (as they become available), and past awardees.
2025 Operations & Project Grant Schedule
| August 15, 2024 | Online application open |
| October 10 | Applications due at midnight |
| October - November | Application review |
| November-December | Council approval |
| January 10, 2025 | Award acceptance due at midnight |
| November 30 | Post-Grant Report due at midnight |
2025-26 Cultural Facilities Grant Schedule
Download guidelines here
| July 10, 2024 | Online application open |
| August 19 | Applications due at midnight |
| September - October | Application review |
| October | Council approval |
| November - February 2025 | Contracting period |
| November 30, 2026 | All invoices submitted, contract scope closed out |
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Types of Grants
Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants
EAP provides operating support to bring the arts to the community, recognizing the value the arts bring to our quality of life, the education and development of our children, the vitality of our businesses, and our sense of connection to the community. Applying nonprofits must have a 501 (c) 3 designation or a 501 (c) 3 fiscal sponsor and provide publicly accessible programming.
Timeline
EAP grants are offered biannually (every two years). The next open application period for EAP grants will be 2024 for the 2025-26 funding cycle.
Add-on Grant Opportunity
While applying for an EAP grant, applicants can apply for the PowerUp for Equal Access bonus grant. This opportunity aims to fill arts and cultural gaps for underserved communities.
Project Grants
Project grants, formally called Special Project grants, provide funding for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Bellevue. We encourage innovative projects by artists, individuals and arts organizations that fill cultural gaps and inspire new forms of creative participation.
Timeline
Project grants are offered yearly. The next open application period for Project Grants grants will be 2024 for the 2025 funding cycle.
Add-on Grant Opportunity
While applying for a Project Grant, applicants can choose to apply for the BelRed Arts District bonus grant. This opportunity aims to incentivize the activation of and work to bring the BelRed Arts District to life.
NEW Art and Cultural Capital Facility Grants
Art and Cultural Capital Project and Facility Maintenance grants aim to fund capital projects by arts and cultural organizations in Bellevue, WA. Capital Projects include acquiring property, building new facilities, acquiring specialized equipment and other major building renovations. Facility Maintenance includes preventative maintenance and repairs to help preserve existing arts and cultural facilities. The total budget for the 2025-26 grant cycle is $1.8 million. Applying nonprofits must have a 501 (c) 3 designation, have two years of operation, and provide publicly accessible programming.
Download guidelines here
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Funding History
Council-approved awards for prior years are linked below.