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.
We are looking for creative and engaging programs that transform Bellevue’s public outdoor spaces into lively and welcoming destinations. Whether it’s live music, street performances, food truck rallies, cultural celebrations or community wellness activities, we want to help bring your ideas to life. This funding is available for activities taking place between June 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, with priority given to programs held from June through October.
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
Our grantees are working on putting together their program plans and schedules. Those with confirmed dates and locations are listed 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. | 1717 Bellevue Way NE |
| WIN4ALL | Explore Archery Series: Weekly summer archery series inspired by USA Archery Explore program. | Saturdays from July 5-August 30 2-5p.m. | Ashwood Park |
| The Spring District | Farm Stand and Makers Market: A farm stand offering fresh produce and flowers. Each Thursday features an expanded experience with additional vendors, food trucks, live performances, and family activities presented in partnership with local community organizations. | Tuesdays-Thursdays 11a.m.-3p.m. | 12267 NE 14th Terrace |
| Hindi Time Kids | Cultural Stories in the Park: Outdoor storytelling sessions for families, featuring south Asian festivals, puppetry, crafts, and dance to foster cultural curiosity and celebration. | Fridays from June 20-July 25 (except July 4) 5-6p.m. | Downtown Park |
| 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. | Saturdays from July 19-August 30 1-3p.m. | Downtown Park |
| 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 |
| August 13 & 27 12-2p.m. | Ashwood Park | ||
| 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 |
| Salsaymotion Dance Academy / Bravo Dance School | Salsa Social - A free salsa lesson followed by social dancing featuring a DJ and food truck. | August 16 6-9:30p.m. | City Hall Plaza |
| Seattle Steel Pan Project | Bright Moments - A lunchtime steel pan concert featuring dance and percussion. | August 26 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. | City Hall Plaza |
| 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 30 3-9p.m. | BelRed Light Rail Station |
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.
- Review Criteria: Standards by which applications will be initially reviewed.
- 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.