Thank you for your interest in the Community Programming Fund. Due to overwhelming demand, applications for 2025 are now closed. If you are a 2025 applicant or grantee, please watch your email for further communications.
If you are interested in learning more about funding for programs, activations, and small events in Bellevue, join our interest list to be among the first to be notified about our 2026 cycle.
The City of Bellevue is excited to announce the 2025 Community Programming Fund, offering grants to support community-driven programs, events and installations in outdoor public spaces across Bellevue. This program aims to activate public spaces and strengthen community connections, with a focus on inclusive and diverse programming.
Program Highlights:
- Grants of up to $15,000 for eligible programs
- Support for small to medium-sized events, installations, and activities
- Funding available for public spaces throughout Bellevue, with a focus on the Grand Connection corridor
- Open to individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and small businesses
2025 Funded Programs and Events
The 2025 grant cycle is now closed, and all funding has been awarded. Upcoming events with confirmed dates and locations are listed in the table below.
A full list of recipients and program descriptions, including those which are still working on confirming dates and locations, can be found on our Recipient List. This list is current through July 11, 2025.
Please check back for updates and details on what’s happening across Bellevue this season.
| Organizer | Funded Program | Date/Time | Location |
| Bellevue Farmers' Market | Bellevue Farmers' Market: A seasonal weekly outdoor market offering local produce, small-batch foods, live music, and children's activities. | Thursdays 3-7:30p.m. | Bellevue Presbyterian Church 1717 Bellevue Way NE |
| WIN4ALL | Archery Tag: A perfect mix of fun and focus, ideal for kids and families. Run, dodge, aim, and tag your friends in this exciting and safe archery-based game. | Saturdays from July 5-August 30 2-5p.m. | Ashwood Park 10820 NE 10th St |
| Mayweather Boxing and Fitness | Boxing for Belonging: A six-week youth and family program combining boxing-inspired workouts with group discussions on identity, resilience, and community in an inclusive, supportive environment. | August 30 1-3p.m. | Downtown Park 10201 NE 4th St |
| Global Artists Collective | Taking it to the Streets: Fraggle Rock Crew brings an electrifying celebration of street dance and community, featuring a high-energy performance, pop-up dance class, and open cypher welcoming dancers of all levels. This all-ages event invites everyone to move, groove, and connect through the energy of Hip Hop culture. | August 7 5:30-6:30p.m. | The Eight Plaza 10770 NE 8th St |
| Sustain Music Project | Art + Live Music Workshop: Come paint with local artist Kimberly Adams and create your own set of watercolor postcards—no experience needed! Live flute and cello music will set the mood for this relaxing creative morning. This event is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. | August 9 10a.m.-12p.m. | Spring District Park 12267 NE 14th Terrace |
| SilverKite Community Arts® | Meet & Make Workshop Series: Intergenerational, community-building arts workshop series. Free to the public and facilitated by local teaching artists for guided engaging creative experiences. | August 5 & 19 12-2p.m. | Highland Park 4224 NE Bel Red Rd |
| August 13 & 27 12-2p.m. | Ashwood Park 10820 NE 10th St | ||
| Let's Go! Physical Therapy & Pilates PLLC | Plyometrics in the Park: A free fitness session incorporating plyometrics, skipping, stretching, and sprinting, aimed at improving strength, agility, and bone health for adults. | August 10, 17 & 25 6:30-7:30p.m. | Spiritridge Park 16100 SE 33rd Pl |
| September 14, 21 & 28 4:30-5:30p.m. | Crossroads Park (near splashpad) 999 164th Ave NE | ||
| Northwest Pops Orchestra | “Boundless” Concert: A concert program which extends the pops genre to include hidden gems by underrepresented composers. Full of light classics, movie music and show tunes, the program includes the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Clara Schumann, Rossini, Offenbach, Joe Hisiashi, and Cole Porter. | August 14 6-7p.m. | City Hall Plaza 450 110th Ave NE |
| Salsaymotion Dance Academy / Bravo Dance School | Salsa Social: A free salsa lesson followed by social dancing featuring a DJ and food truck. | August 15 6-9p.m. | City Hall Plaza 450 110th Ave NE |
| Soccer for Change | Soccer Summer Training Camp: Youth camp open to all skill levels. Along the way, campers will build confidence, make new friends, and be guided by mentors who care about growth both on and off the field. | August 18-21 9a.m.-12p.m. | Clyde Hill Elementary School 9601 NE 24th St |
| Reality Break Escapes | Panic in the Park Scavenger Hunt: An exciting outdoor adventure in Downtown Bellevue Park where individuals and families solve clues and tackle challenges. | August 21 6:30-8p.m. | Downtown Park 10201 NE 4th St |
| BelRed Arts District | BelRed Arts Night Market: Live cultural performances, artists, local creative organizations/businesses and food trucks creating a dynamic, immersive experience in the heart of the BelRed Arts District. | August 23 3-9p.m. | BelRed Light Rail Station |
| Seattle Steel Pan Project | Bright Moments: A lunchtime steel pan concert featuring dance and percussion. | August 26 11:30a.m.-1p.m. | City Hall Plaza 450 110th Ave NE |
| Cascade Sounds Trio | Live Music Performance: Lounge Trio of flute/alto flute, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass, presenting listenable music with a relaxed vibe. | August 27 1-3p.m. | The Eight Plaza 10770 NE 8th St |
| Mayweather Boxing and Fitness | Boxing for Belonging: A six-week youth and family program combining boxing-inspired workouts with group discussions on identity, resilience, and community in an inclusive, supportive environment. | August 30 1-3p.m. | Downtown Park 10201 NE 4th St |
Documents and Resources
- Program Guidelines: Full program guidelines, rules, and conditions, including what we're looking for and how applications will be reviewed.
- Application Questions: List of application questions, which allows you to prepare your application before starting the SurveyMonkey form.
- Insurance Requirements: Insurance requirements for entering a contract with the City, including options for temporary event insurance.
- Post-Grant Report and Invoice: SurveyMonkey form to complete after your event, if you have been awarded a grant. You can also review the questions in advance in this document.