The City of Bellevue provides support to artists and organizations through various grant programs, including Eastside Arts Partnerships, project grants and the new Art and Cultural Capital Facilities grant program.
Office Hours for the 2026 funding cycle
Drop-in office hours are available for the 2026 grant funding cycle. Join a Teams meeting and chat with the grant manager at any of the times below (subject to change).
Art and Cultural Capital and Facility Grants
The Art and Cultural Capital and Facility grants aim to fund capital projects by arts and cultural organizations in Bellevue.
- Capital Projects examples include acquiring property, building new facilities, purchasing specialized equipment and other major building renovations.
- Facility Maintenance examples include preventative maintenance and repairs projects that help preserve existing arts and cultural facilities.
View the 2025-26 guidelines.
This year's application period has closed. The next application period will open in 2026 for the 2027-28 funding cycle.
Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants
Eastside Arts Partnerships (EAP) provides operating support for two-year projects that bring arts to the community and recognize the value of tying arts to the community's quality of life and sense of belonging, as well as student's education and development. Applicants must provide programs that are accessible to the public and possess a 501(c)(3) designation or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3). EAP grant applicants can also apply for the PowerUp for Equal Access bonus grant.
2025-26 Guidelines
- EAP Guidelines
- EAP 支持性拨款指南
- EAP 支援補助款指南
- Directrices para las subvenciones de apoyo a la EAP
- EAP助成金ガイ ドライン
- EAP 지원 보조금 가이드라인
- Руководящие принципы предоставления грантов EAP
- Hướng dẫn Nhận Tài trợ EAP
The application period for EAP grants will open again in 2026 for the 2027-28 funding cycle.
Project Grants
Project Grants provide yearly funding for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Bellevue. Innovative projects by artists, individuals and arts organizations that fill cultural gaps and inspire new forms of creative participation are encouraged. While applying for a Project Grant, applicants can also apply for the BelRed Arts District bonus grant.
Application opening mid-August for 2026 projects!
2026 Guidelines
- Project Grant Guidelines
- 年项目拨款准则
- 年專案撥款準則
- Directrices para la subvención de proyectos
- 年度のプロジェクト 助成金ガイドライン
- 프로젝트 보조금 가이드라인
- Руководящие принципы предоставления проектных грантов
- Hướng dẫn về chương trình Tài trợ dự
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