We work with artists and organizations to ensure that Bellevue is a great place where each year over 6,000 artists and volunteers can live up to their creative potential, over half a million attendees experience innovative art and diverse cultural traditions and 35,000 people are supported with free access to these experiences and other educational opportunities.
Types of Support
We offer annual operating support to organizations through Eastside Arts Partnerships, one-time project support to artists and organizations new to Bellevue through Special Projects, and capacity-building for organizations through Power Up. Explore our funding programs below or use our program flowchart to determine which program is best for you.
2019 Application Process
The application process for the 2019 grant cycle begins on September 5, 2018. The first step is to submit your letter of intent online by October 3. A full online application is due by October 10 and awards will be announced in mid-December. Applications will only be accepted online. Please take note of this year's grant application milestones:
| Date |
Milestone |
| September 5 |
Guidelines are published. |
| September 10 |
Online Letter of Intent portal opens. |
| September 24 |
Online Application portal opens. |
| October 3 |
Letter of Intent due at 5:00 p.m. |
| October 10 |
Applications due at 5:00 p.m. |
| October |
Application review by Allocations Committee |
| November 7 |
Allocation Committee meeting |
| December 10 |
City Council approval |
| December 12 |
Award notification |