Uptown, Upfront
About This Grant
Shunpike will carry out a three-phase public art project that starts with artist residencies on the former site of Teatro Zinzanni, continues with the Artists of Color Expo & Symposium (ACES) in the Armory at Seattle Center on November 17-18th, and concludes with community-generated and youth-created murals surrounding the Seattle International Film Festival's Uptown Cinema. Resident artists will show their work and speak of their experience at ACES. This will inform the public art intended for the Uptown Cinema murals, ensuring community and youth engagement through a racial equity lens.
Grant Summary
Uptown, Upfront is a Shunpike grant providing up to $66K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $66K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Uptown, Upfront from Shunpike, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Shunpike before the deadline.
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Uptown, Upfront: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Uptown, Upfront?
Uptown, Upfront is offered by Shunpike and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in WA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Uptown, Upfront provide?
Uptown, Upfront provides up to $66K per award from Shunpike. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Uptown, Upfront deadline?
Uptown, Upfront accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Shunpike, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Uptown, Upfront?
To apply for Uptown, Upfront, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Shunpike.