The U District Partnership is seeking applications for $5,000-$20,000 in funding from arts and culture organizations and businesses to support 2023 arts-related activations and events in the U District. These funds are available to the U District thanks to the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture’s Neighborhood Recovery Program.
Eligibility and Guidelines
Applicants can request between $5,000 and $20,000 for arts and culture-related events or activations to take place by September 2023. A total of $75,000 in awards will be made. Applicants may apply for new or existing programs. Activations and events should take place in the U District and seek to rebuild and assist in arts and culture recovery and reach underserved communities and audiences and those most impacted by COVID-19. Applicants must have a valid State of Washington business license and/or non-profit status.
Applications are due by 5:00pm PT on Friday, March 3, 2023. Awards will be announced March 17, 2023.
More eligibility information is available in the grant guidelines. Download the grant guidelines here.
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Information Sessions
The UDP is offering two free, online information sessions for anyone interested in applying for a grant. Both sessions will cover the same information. Attendance is encouraged, but not required.
Please direct any additional questions to:
Katy Ricchiuto, Urban Vitality Manager, katy@udistrictpartnership.org
