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Biennial cycle aligned with state legislative budget. 2025-2027 cycle applications. Workshop held May 2024.
The Building for the Arts Program is a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds acquisition, construction, and major renovation of capital facilities for performing arts organizations, art museums, and cultural organizations. Established by the Legislature in 1991, the program awards up to 33% state match of eligible project costs, with a maximum grant award of $2,000,000.
Grants are funded through state bond sales and awarded through a competitive, biennial application process. The 2027–2029 funding round is expected to open in spring 2026. Operating costs are ineligible; this is a reimbursement-style grant.
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Building for the Arts Program – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Building for the Arts Program Building for the Arts was created by the Legislature in 1991 to award grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations.
The program awards grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for as much as 33% state match of eligible project costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities.
The state’s investment in these local projects provide: Temporary construction jobs Permanent arts-related jobs Improved quality of life for residents The 2025–2027 Building for the Arts grant application round is now closed. The 2027-2029 Building for the Arts funding round will open in the spring of 2026.
Program guidelines and information 2025-2027 Building for the Arts Funding Guidelines (PDF) LEED Certification Declaration (PDF) Building for the Arts FAQ (PDF) This is a reimbursement-style grant and operating costs are ineligible. The grants are funded by the sale of state bonds only. Awardees are selected through a competitive grant application process held every two years.
Grant applications are screened by staff and then ranked by an advisory board of Building for the Arts. The maximum grant award amount is $2,000,000. Ability to complete the project expediently Organizational capacity to run facility effectively Availability of other funding sources The 2025-2027 online BFA Workshop was held on May 16, 2024.
Our in-person workshops were held in Seattle on May 21, in Spokane on May 22 and in Yakima on May 28, 2024. 2025-2027 BFA Workshop Virtual Webinar Recording BFA (Vimeo) 2025-2027 BFA Virtual Webinar Slideshow (PDF) Related law: 43. 63A.
750 RCW When in doubt, ask us questions! Please call our staff at 360-725-3075, or email us at capprograms@commerce. wa.
gov with any program questions you may have. Community Capital Facilities Michele Manu, Program Manager Michele. Manu@Commerce.
wa. gov CAPPrograms@Commerce. wa.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations in Washington State Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,000,000 (33% state match of eligible project costs) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle is a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds pre-construction planning activities for public infrastructure projects, including solid waste, recycling, and organics systems. Authorized under RCW 43.155, the Public Works Board (PWB) loans and grants money to counties, cities, and special purpose districts to repair, replace, or create infrastructure. Eligible applicants include special purpose districts and quasi-municipal organizations; tribes, school districts, and port districts are ineligible. Applications are submitted through ZoomGrants. Approximately .5 million is available per fiscal year pool, with a deadline of May 1, 2026.
Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Program is a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds expansion, remodeling, purchase, or construction of early learning facilities serving children from low-income households. The program supports Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) contractors and Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) providers to build or improve the physical infrastructure needed for quality early learning. Competitive grants are available to nonprofits, for-profit businesses, public entities, K-12 school districts, and tribal compact schools registered in Washington State. Grant funds are for capital project reimbursement only. The current application deadline is May 30, 2026. Partner organizations include the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, OSPI, and Washington Community Reinvestment Association.