Apply to Arts in Parks 2027

The Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) and Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) invite individual artists, creative workers, community groups, and organizations to propose projects centering arts and culture activations in City of Seattle-managed parks between May and October 2027.

For information and assistance with applying, access needs, or draft application feedback, contact Zach Frimmel, Grants Project Manager, at 206-963-9226 or Zach.Frimmel@seattle.gov.

We have interpreters who can speak to you in your language, including American Sign Language (via video). Just call us and tell us what language you speak. Expect a short pause while we find an interpreter to join the call. 

For more details, please read the full guidelines. They are also available in these languages:

Due Date

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, 5 PM Pacific

Please allow ample time to complete your application. Applications submitted after the 5 PM Pacific deadline will not be accepted.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for this grant if you meet the following criteria:

You are an individual, organization, or community group that presents arts and cultural-centered activations in Seattle at least once a year.

You have a residential or business address or a permanent studio/workspace in your name, within King County (or unincorporated King County), where you receive mail. It cannot be a P.O. Box. You can use this search tool to see if your address is eligible.

You have a Federal Tax ID number (Social Security Number, ITIN, or Employee Identification Number).

You are not eligible for this grant if:

You have an open Arts in Parks contract after Dec. 31, 2026.

You accepted City of Seattle funding for the same project/expenses. This includes other grants from OAC or SPR.

You received and accepted a 2027 Get Moving, or Recreation For All, or Hope For Youth grant from SPR.

Timeline

Sept. 15, 2026 (9 AM Pacific) – Application opens
Oct. 27, 2026 (5 PM Pacific) – Application closes
January 2027: Peer panel process completed, including final recommendations for funding reviewed and approved by OAC leadership.
February 2027: Notifications are sent to applicants about their award status.
May 1 – Oct. 30, 2027: Awardees produce their projects and submit their reporting documents to receive funding.

Funding

You can apply for $2,000-$8,000.

Information Sessions

Learn more about this grant and how to submit your best application. We encourage first-time applicants to attend.

Session 1 – Virtual

Monday, Sept. 21, 4-5:30 PM Pacific
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
RSVP to Sept. 21

Session 2 – In-person

Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-7:30 PM Pacific
In-person: Garfield Community Center
RSVP to Oct. 8

Draft Application Review

You can submit one request for feedback on one section of your application before submitting. Submit your requests by email to Zach.Frimmel@seattle.gov by Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.

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