4Culture Doors Open Grant

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We’re thrilled to announce that Seattle JazzED has been awarded a three-year Sustained Support grant from 4Culture! This funding is part of a transformative effort made possible through King County’s new Doors Open legislation, which increases public support for arts, heritage, science, and historic preservation organizations across the region.  

Administered by 4Culture, these resources aim to bolster the vibrant ecosystem of over 700 cultural organizations in King County, which collectively operate with annual budgets exceeding $1.5 billion. 

Doors Open funding is a significant increase in government support, but it is only one source of funding for the cultural sector. It is crucial that family foundations, corporations, individual donors, and municipal governments maintain and increase their support to keep King County’s culture and science ecosystem vibrant.  

For Seattle JazzED, this Sustained Support grant marks a major step forward in expanding access to music education and amplifying our impact. This funding will allow us to: 

  • Increase access to music education by providing financial assistance and full-tuition waivers to all Seattle JazzED students and families – no questions asked.  

  • Provide free loaner instruments to hundreds of students across all programs.  

  • Expand new school and community partnerships across King County to bring enrichment programming to schools and community centers during the day and after school. 

  • Invest in our people, paying all teachers and staff a livable wage and ensuring that music stays at the forefront of their work with our students.