Title
Inspire Olympia Update
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Updates on Inspire Olympia and Downtown Creative District happenings.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Marygrace Goddu, Cultural Access Program Manager, Olympia Community Planning and Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
Ms. Goddu will provide the following update:
Inspire Olympia Update:
• Numbers on first funding cycle
• Launch of second funding cycle
• Profile of funded cohort
• Cultural access in public schools
• Capacity building initiative to support growth and sustainability of our cultural nonprofit community.
Climate Analysis:
Receiving this update will not positively or negatively affect climate and the environment.
Equity Analysis:
Receiving this update will not positively or negatively burden a group that has been historically deprioritized or forgotten.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Receive the information and participate in discussion.
Financial Impact:
In the 2024-2025 funding cycle, Inspire Olympia provided $2.2 million in operating support for 60 local non-profit Art, Culture, Heritage, and Science organizations. In 2025-2026, funding will increase to $2.6 million going directly to 76 local cultural organizations.
Attachments:
Inspire Olympia Website