Small Sparks Fund is a grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods that funds small community projects and neighborhood improvement initiatives in Seattle. Part of the Neighborhood Matching Fund program, Small Sparks provides up to $5,000 for grassroots projects that build community connections and improve neighborhoods. Eligible applicants include community groups, neighborhood organizations, and nonprofits in Seattle. The program requires applicants to connect with an NMF project manager before submitting. Applications are accepted through October 30, 2026. Interpreter support is available during the application process.

Seattle Civic Poet Residency is a program from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and Seattle City of Literature that commissions an experienced poet for a two-year residency to serve as a literary ambassador for Seattle. The Civic Poet represents Seattle's diverse cultural community, promotes the city's rich multilingual and multicultural literary landscape, and engages with the public through readings, events, and community partnerships. The award includes a $25,000 stipend. Eligible applicants are experienced poets who can serve as cultural ambassadors representing Seattle's diversity. The 2026 application period opens July 14 and closes August 25, 2026.

Arts Impact Endowment Grants (New Creative Opportunities) is a grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission that funds new artistic works, creative activities, research and development, and project phases by San Francisco-based artists and arts organizations. The program supports work that creates public benefit in San Francisco, including projects exploring emerging technologies and innovative creative approaches. Individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations may each receive up to $50,000. Eligible applicants must be based in San Francisco, and funded projects must take place between July 1, 2026, and July 31, 2028. The program is part of SFAC's broader commitment to keeping artists working in San Francisco with an equity focus.

Culture Forward (Svane Family Foundation) Rolling Creative Grants (SF) is a $5 million grant initiative from the Svane Family Foundation that funds arts and culture projects attracting families, students, and young professionals to Downtown San Francisco. Grants are open to individual artists, collectives, and arts and culture organizations working in the San Francisco area, with past awards reaching up to $100,000. Applications are reviewed and awarded quarterly, with rolling submissions open through 2027. The next deadline is 11:59 PM on June 1, 2026; applicants may apply in each quarterly cycle. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities; individuals and collectives must partner with a confirmed fiscal sponsor meeting that requirement. Applications are submitted through the Svane Family Foundation's Submittable portal.