The funder's mission is to utilize Lodging Tax revenues for cultural community benefits in King County. They aim to return these funds to the community, supporting local arts, heritage, preservation, and public art. Their mission encompasses enhancing public access to culture and the arts, and addressing geographic and funding disparities to ensure support reaches a wide range of communities, especially underrepresented ones.
The Cultural Equipment grants aim to assist King County's cultural organizations by funding the purchase and installation of essential equipment that can be considered fixed assets, including computer hardware. This program supports projects that may only receive partial funding. The grant focuses on enhancing the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of cultural offerings in King County. Priority is given to projects that serve youth, historically marginalized communities, or areas outside of Seattle, and those improving accessibility in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A competitive evaluation process considers project quality, alignment with organizational mission, feasibility, and the anticipated impact on the community and its support for the project. Public benefits, such as offering free cultural events or improving program accessibility, are central to the grant's objectives.