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Building for the Arts (BFA) is a program that awards state grants to nonprofit community-based organizations to buy, build, or renovate arts and cultural facilities. It is managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce. These capital project grants can cover up to 33% of the total costs for construction.

2024 is an application year for Building for the Arts. Join ArtsWA for a series of free Webinars:

Building for the Arts session 1: Building for the Arts 101 | Recorded on March 11, 1:00 p.m.

Building for the Arts session 2: Building a Good Plan | Recorded on March 18, 1:00 p.m.

Building for the Arts session 3: Building a Strong Application | Recorded on March 25, 1:00 p.m.