Cultural Access in Public Schools Program
At a glance
- What: Changes to the Cultural Access in Public Schools funding program for the 2026-27 cycle.
- Where it stands: Council signaled consensus for staff's Option 2 on each item on September 22, 2026; no formal vote.
Sources
Log
2026-09-22 - City Council
2026-09-22 - Proposed competitive grants reviewed by school district educators, awards of $2,000 to $50,000, eligibility tied to serving Olympia School District students, and priorities on elementary visual arts and in-school experiences. Berendt raised concern about organizations receiving multiple city funding sources.