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.
The maximum grant award for the current biennium is $2,000,000. There is no minimum grant award amount.
The 2025-2027 Building for the Arts grant application round is closed.