New Funding Resources for Local Organizations

Three new funding resources are available for local businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

King County Arts & Culture Fund

• $20m in economic support for arts, culture, and science organizations; independent music venues; and independent movie theaters
• Grant program made possible via America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received by the County
• Apply by October 18 at: https://kingcountycreative.com/home/arts-and-culture-fund/

4Culture Recovery Fund

• Grants available for cultural organizations with $1m or below in revenue that experienced revenue losses in 2019 and 2020
• Program opens September 23
• Apply at: https://apply.4culture.org/

Comcast RISE

• $1m in grants and technology/marketing resources to 100 BIPOC-owned small businesses in King and Pierce Counties
• Application open October 1-14
• Apply for $10,000 monetary grant and technology/marketing assistance at: https://www.comcastrise.com/

The City of Mercer Island wants to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact Sarah Bluvas, Economic Development Coordinator, at sarah.bluvas@mercerisland.gov to let us know how we can help.