Deadline: 15-Jun-20
Applications are now open for the Cultural Relief Fund for the Individuals.
In partnership with King County, 4Culture has now committed more than $2 million to support cultural organizations and workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brings the total available for cultural workers to $500,000.
These grant funds are available for cultural workers who have:
- Suffered significant financial hardship from the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
- An innovative idea that shows significant promise in supporting other King County residents significantly impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
Funding Information
One-time grants of up to $2,000 are available for cultural workers living in King County, WA experiencing emergencies related to the COVID-19 virus and to support their creative responses in this time of crisis.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must:
- Be an individual who can demonstrate current and ongoing work in the fields of arts, heritage, preservation, or public art.
- Reside full-time in King County, Washington.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Not be enrolled in any degree-seeking program.
- Not be a 4Culture staff, Advisory Committee, or Board member, or a 4Culture Cultural Relief Fund panelist during the period of review.
Selection Criteria
- Applicant demonstrates a direct financial impact from the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus including but not limited to: loss of income (e.g. wages, gigs, ticket/art/book sales, clients, etc.) or loss of opportunity (e.g. cancellation of a fellowship, residency, performance, screening, reading, exhibition, etc.).
- Applicant articulates a creative idea that shows significant potential or demonstrated impact in supporting King County residents affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
- Applicant demonstrates a compelling need and use for grant funds.
- Applicant identifies one or more recent (last six months) or future (next six months) cultural contributions for the citizens of King County.
For more information, visit https://www.4culture.org/grants/covid-19-individuals/