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Creative Equity Fund

Offered by Artsfund  ·  Seattle, WA

Funder
Artsfund · Seattle, WA
Deadline
September 18, 2026
Award range
$70K – $210K
Eligible areas
King County, Washington
Focus
Arts & Culture
Populations
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+, People with disabilities

About this opportunity

The Creative Equity Fund supports organizations led by and serving communities historically most removed from large-scale philanthropy (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities) that employ arts and culture to build a more healthy, equitable, and creative King County. Three grantees will receive transformational three-year grants of $210,000 ($70,000 per year for three years) paired with grantee-led cohort learning. This funding is unrestricted.

Arts & Culture

How to apply

Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: artsfund.org/about-arts-fund/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Artsfund before applying.

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Other open opportunities from Artsfund

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline for Creative Equity Fund?
The application deadline is September 18, 2026. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Artsfund before applying.
How much funding is available?
The award range is $70K – $210K.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through Artsfund's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.
About this listing. Artsfund's opportunity as indexed by Bespoke Grants (last verified May 24, 2026). Grant opportunities and deadlines change frequently — always confirm details on the funder's official website. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Artsfund.