Community Project Awards

• Project may involve one or a combination of the arts: visual, music, theater, dance, literary, and media (film, digital, etc.).

• Project must take place in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park or primarily benefit Shoreline/LFP residents.

• Priority will be given to projects that involve Shoreline/Lake Forest Park artists.

• Funds may be used for specific artistic costs (i.e. guest artist fees, presentation of new work or to new audiences, royalties, facility rental, production costs, etc.) not general operating costs. Funds may not be used for a for-profit event.

• Project should expand current arts experiences offered by the organization.

• Matching Funds: Proposal must show evidence of other support such as ticket sales, sponsorships, grants, donations, or other funding sources. 

• Nonprofit Organizations (501c3) must have been in operation for at least one year to apply.

• Community Groups (not 501c3) must have been in operation for at least three years to apply.

• Projects must be open, accessible, and advertised to the general public (some COVID-19 exceptions allowed).  Printed material must state: “This project is supported, in part, by ShoreLake Arts.”

• Need for services: what is the evidence of public interest or demand for the service?  Is the service a duplication of service provided elsewhere?  Does it provide a unique experience in our community?

• Artistic quality: how will the project improve understanding and appreciation of the arts?  Will the project involve recognized arts professionals?

• Public outreach:  Is the project advertised and accessible to general as well as special needs participants?   

• Financial need:  is the budget realistic? Is there evidence of other funding sources or in-kind support?

• Management capabilities of applying organization/project director: board resources, skilled personnel, previous successful programs.

Projects which can not be supported include:

• Capital projects, purchase of real property            

• Tuition assistance, scholarships, or cash prizes to individuals

• Projects which have already been completed            

• Operating funds normally budgeted for a project

• Project funding to offset regular annual deficits  

• Projects supporting and/or promoting any candidate, ballot initiative, political party or religiously affiliated organization

• Projects exclusively or primarily benefiting the membership of the organization or those that preclude reasonable access by the general public

• For profit organizations or projects

• Application should be submitted via the online application. If a paper application is required, one can be provided. 

• Award recipients will be required to enter into a contract for services.  Any funds committed to a project will be disbursed directly to the organization or artists responsible for services rendered.  ShoreLake Artsl will require receipt of the project budget and all final evaluation materials before support funds will be released.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Project Award, activities, and events must be done in safe and socially distanced ways according to the guidance and regulations put forth by the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park; King County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health.

• If unforeseen changes happen to your programs or planed project because of COVID-19, ShoreLake Arts will work with your organization to create an alternative plan.