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.
Preservation Special Projects grants support the efforts of individuals and organizations undertaking activities to preserve historic buildings and spaces in King County, Washington. These grants may fund a wide range of projects, including research, structural assessments, landmark nominations, advocacy efforts, creation of educational materials, and the production of events and programs that highlight the region's built heritage. The program aims to contribute to the identification, evaluation, or protection of the built environment, focusing on long-term preservation and stewardship of historically significant buildings, structures, landscapes, and neighborhoods.