Prior to/throughout your activation, you will be required to

• Hold a City of Seattle Business License  and Washington State Business License(This is required to apply for the program. Please see the “Required Applicant Documents” tab below for more information on how to obtain your license)

• Attend monthly check-ins with Seattle Restored program managers

• Complete a Seattle Restored participant contract

• Complete pre and post participation surveys

• Attend a program orientation session

• Complete monthly sales reports

• Provide W-9 form and invoices as needed  

• Create and maintain a participant profile page on the Seattle Restored website

• Have storefront or residency open for a minimum of 24hrs/week

• Participate in art walks (windowfront install participants only)

• Host a launch party  (pop-up participants only)

• Sign an acknowledgment that continued non-compliance with program requirements may result in the immediate termination of your activation 

You are not eligible to apply for Seattle Restored if ANY of the following apply:

• You have received over $20,000 in funding from the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development between the years of 2022 – 2024

• You currently have more than one operating business location. This does not include pop-ups, markets, or production facilities. 

• You must be 18 years or older to apply and participate in Seattle Restored

If you have previously applied for the Seattle Restored program, you will need to complete a new application in order to be considered for the 2024 phase of the program.

As a Seattle Restored Participant, you will 

• Have your name and business associated with the Seattle Restored Program, Seattle Office of Economic Development, Seattle Good Business Network, Shunpike, and any private funders

• Promote your participation in the program through social media, website promotion, and the display of a Seattle Restored branded A-board, window cling, postcards at your location (if applicable)

• Be responsible for costs related to security, additional tenant improvement, staffing, production, marketing, parking, etc

• Discuss any significant renovations, 3rd party leasing, or programming not outlined in your initial application with your program lead prior to implementation (pop-up, art residency, and windowfront installations only)

• Secure all licenses and permits as required including: change of use permits, construction permits, alcohol service permits, and large event permits 

• Share monthly foot-traffic data using a mutually agreed upon system (if applicable)

In order to submit your application, you must provide the following:

• City of Seattle Business License number (six digits)

  • Also known as a Business License Tax Certificate, City Customer Number or General Business License. License holders must renew this certificate by Dec. 31 of each year

  • You can apply for a City Business License and renew online at filelocal-wa.gov  or by mail.

  • Your City Business License number is separate from your Washington state business license. If you cannot find your number on the City Business License “Find a Business” search tool, you may only have a Washington state license.
    
    

• If you make more than $12,000 annually you must acquire a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number (nine digits)

  • Businesses will receive a Unified Business Identifier number when they apply for their Washington State Business License. This can be done through the Department of Revenue online or by mail. Applicants can search for their Unified Business Identifier number online at wa.gov/businesses.
    

     

  • Long-term business application must acquire this license as the tenant improvement funds alone will exceed $12,000.
    
    

Long Term Business Applications will also be required to provide:

• Two Years of Historical Profit and Loss Statements

• Three-Year Pro-Forma Profit and Loss Statements with Cash Flow Projections

• Concept Deck (example)

• Letter of Recommendation (template)

If you are seeking support on securing or creating any of the above items, please see the application support tab.  

We have partnered with Launch Industries, a small business consulting agency, to provide complimentary, no-cost Seattle Restored application support. Launch Industries will provide up to ten hours of technical assistance to support applicants with required application items.

In partnership with Seattle Restored staff, a community advisory panel will review and score applications. Additional support from Grow America will be provided to advise on project readiness and viability. The community advisory panel will consist of individuals from diverse backgrounds who bring valuable perspectives to the decision-making process.

Seattle Restored Evaluation Criteria:

Compelling: Is the proposal thorough and thoughtful? Does the applicant clearly communicate the project and provide proof of business experience or professional artist practice?

Impact:  Will the proposal provide a social and/or public benefit for the local community? 

Readiness: What is the proposal’s status and viability?

Equity: Is the business or artist practice Woman/ Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) owned, and/or how does the project serve women/BIPOC communities?

Experience: Does the proposal demonstrate that the business owner or creative entrepreneur has the necessary experience to implement their proposed project

Application Interviews:

For art residencies, pop-up shops, and long-term activations, high-scoring applicants will proceed to an interview which will take place within two-weeks following application decisions. 

*Please note that, while your proposal may be selected by our committee, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to match you with a property. 

Seattle Restored encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities.

If you require disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, or accessibility information, please contact us at moc.liamg@derotserelttaes.