2026 Arts Program Grant Application is Live

The City of Issaquah has launched its 2026 Arts Program Grant Application, encouraging local artists and organizations to apply for funding to enhance community arts and culture. The grants are designed to provide meaningful engagement opportunities for all ages while celebrating the area's cultural diversity. Organizations can apply for Arts Partnerships, which support nonprofit arts organizations with grants of up to $25,000, or for Arts Projects, which offer funding of $2,500 or $5,000 for specific events or initiatives. Each applicant may submit one application per category and up to three distinct project proposals. The application deadline is October 30, 2025, and submissions will be made through the new CAFÉ platform, which allows for easier application management.

There is no specific budget form required, but applicants must upload an organizational or project budget. This change aims to streamline the application experience for applicants. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Amy Dukes, the Cultural Arts Manager.