Seattle Center Proposes $400,797 Northwest Folklife Funding

Seattle Center's proposed budget would provide $400,797 for Northwest Folklife by moving festival support from the General Fund to Admissions Tax-backed appropriations. The funding is proposed for the 2027 budget year to preserve the festival.

Document date · September 23, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$400,797

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

2027 proposed budget year

Renewal

Funding is described as a continuation of existing support, with the funding source shifting to Admissions Tax revenue.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Seattle City Council AgendaPacket Select Budget Committee 2026-09-24

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Seattle?

Northwest Folklife was awarded this government contract by City of Seattle, as recorded on September 23, 2026. The contract value is $400,797.

How much is the Northwest Folklife contract with City of Seattle worth?

The Northwest Folklife contract with City of Seattle is valued at $400,797.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Seattle City Council AgendaPacket Select Budget Committee 2026-09-24 (AgendaPacket), dated September 23, 2026 from City of Seattle. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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