Renton Municipal Arts Commission is accepting grant applications from individuals, organizations and community groups for art, cultural and heritage projects that serve Renton residents and visitors — with projects and events from January to March 2024 taking priority.

The application deadline for the first round is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.

An informative Q&A session will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Renton Library. The session is an opportunity to meet the grant committee, ask questions, and connect with other applicants. Pre-registration is not required.

Renton Arts and Culture Grants are intended to stimulate grassroots activity and encourage public interest and participation in the arts. The commission encourages innovative projects depicting Renton’s cultural diversity.

The commission says projects should increase the understanding of individuals and society and inspire new forms of creative participation and growth opportunities, particularly for underserved groups.

Programming funded by these grants includes art exhibits, concerts, dance performances, festivals, workshops, readings, and theater productions.

Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded four times annually, and applicants are eligible for one grant per calendar year.

The rest of the deadlines for the 2024 arts grant programming will be February 2, April 19 and July 19.

For more information, contact Economic Development Manager Jessie Kotarsk at 425-430-7271 or arts@rentonwa.gov.