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title: 2027 Creative Arts Grant Application
description: >-
  City of Bothell Arts Commission grants of $500–$10,000 for arts and cultural
  projects culminating in a public event benefiting Bothell, WA residents.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-07'
programType: Grant
organization: City of Bothell
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-bothell'
deadline: '2026-10-16'
location: 'Bothell, WA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: 'Grant awards between $500 and $10,000'
disciplines:
  - theatre
  - music
  - dance
  - literary
  - visual art
  - public art
---

# 2027 Creative Arts Grant Application

**Hosted by:** City of Bothell

**Type:** Grant | **Location:** Bothell, WA, United States | **Deadline:** October 16, 2026

## About This Program

> "Artistic and cultural diversity, community building, and an appreciation for the creative spirit through arts activities, culminating in a public event accessible to Bothell residents and visitors"

This grant program supports innovative projects by artists and cultural arts organizations that showcase artistic and cultural diversity, community building, and an appreciation for the creative spirit through arts activities. All projects must end in a culminating event that is accessible to Bothell residents and visitors of Bothell, Washington. Grant awards are between $500 to $10,000 and projects must be completed by December 1, 2027.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** theatre, music, dance, literary, visual art, public art
- **Note:** Individuals, such as independent artists seeking support for their art; Groups, such as neighborhood organizations, artistic and cultural organizations looking to add an artistic or cultural component to their activity. IRS not-for-profit status – 501(c)(3) – is not required. You do not have to be a Bothell resident to apply; however, your public event must benefit Bothell residents.

A City of Bothell business license may be required. Employees, Elected Officials and Boards/Commissions/Committees representing the City of Bothell are not eligible. Location Eligibility Type: Regional. Submission Limit: 1.

### Additional Requirements

Media requirements: Images min 3, max 5; Audio min 0, max 3; Video min 0, max 1; Total min 3, max 9. Submission limit: 1 application.

## Compensation & Benefits

Grant awards between $500 and $10,000

**Includes:** Stipend

### Application Requirements

Grant awards are between $500 to $10,000 and projects must be completed by December 1, 2027. All grant recipients will be required to produce a public benefit as a culminating event for their project and submit a final report in order to secure awarded funds.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 16, 2026
- **Program End:** December 1, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** denae.mcgee@bothellwa.gov

**Phone:** 425-471-9303

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.bothellwa.gov/2200/Creative-Arts-Grant-Program