EVERETT — Snohomish County arts and culture organizations — including the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra, Schack Art Center and Snohomish County Music Project — received a portion of $10 million in unrestricted funding from ArtsFund and the Allen Family Philanthropies.

Nine hundred and thirty Washington state organizations, with all 39 counties represented, earned funds through the Community Accelerator Grant ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, a press release said. Grants for 44 Snohomish County organizations averaged $8,977.

Approximately 74% of all grantees have annual budgets of less than $500K, the release said. Organizations may use the funds as they wish, with 85% saying top needs are programming, salaries and labor.

Groups anticipate raising an additional $2.70 for every $1 of t

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