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.
Art and Cultural Capital Facility Grants
The Art and Cultural Capital 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 repair projects that help preserve existing arts and cultural facilities.
2027-28 Guidelines
- 2027-28 Art and Cultural Facilities Grant Program
- 2027-28 艺术与文化设施补助计划
- 2027-28 藝術與文化設施 補助計畫
- Programa de Subvenciones para Instalaciones Artísticas y Culturales 2027-28
- 2027- 28年度芸術・ 文化施設助成プログラム
- Программа грантов на объекты искусства и культуры на 2027/28 гг.
- Chương trình quỹ phát triển văn hóa nghệ thuật 2027-2028
This year's application period will open on April 13, 2026. Applications are due June 15, 2026.
Info Session and Office Hours
Attend our virtual info session for the Capital Facility Grants on May 7 at 11 a.m. to learn more about the program and if it is the right fit for you! Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 284 425 276 484 41 and passcode: 5Gm9VW3J.
Drop-in office hours will also be held on the dates below (subject to change):
- April 20, 11 a.m. Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 266 836 265 793 4 and passcode: g6Ui23Ap
- April 30, 1 p.m. Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 264 429 676 074 70 and passcode: 3DT7eY3y
- May 12, 2 p.m. Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 243 327 455 702 40 and passcode: DU2FD9mp
- May 28, 2 p.m. Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 286 400 069 459 13 and passcode: uV28rP72
- June 10, 10 a.m. Meeting link (Teams) Meeting ID: 258 945 831 872 98 and passcode: TN6RE2aj
Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants
Eastside Arts Partnerships 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 students' 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.
The application period for Project grants will open again in 2026 for the 2027 funding cycle.
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
Manage Your Application
All grants are now managed through Submittable.
2026 awarded applications only: Log in - Bellevue Arts & Culture (smapply.io)