Arts Learning (ALG) Grants is sponsored by Business Oregon. Supports high-quality arts education projects for K-12 students, fostering collaboration between artists and educators.

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Para asistencia en español, llame al FY2027 guidelines will be posted by May 1, 2026 Application deadline: 5 pm, Wednesday June 17, 2026 The Arts Learning program supports high-quality projects that: Provide a responsive opportunity for learning in and through the arts to benefit K-12 students; Foster exchange of knowledge between artists and educators; and Impact the achievement, skills and/or attitudes of learners.

Funding priority will be given to quality projects that primarily impact Title 1 schools, and schools located in rural and/or economically distressed counties in Oregon.

The purpose of the Arts Learning program is to support high-quality projects that: provide a responsive opportunity for learning in and through the arts to benefit K-12 students; foster exchange of knowledge between artists and educators; and impacts the achievement, skills and/or attitudes of learners.

At the time of the application deadline, all applicant organizations must operate as a nonprofit as evidenced by: Current IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status; Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status; and Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM. gov​.

Organizations that operate without their own distinct nonprofit status (e.g. organizations housed within an institution of higher learning, a larger nonprofit or a federally recognized tribe) may apply for a waiver for this requirement. See Eligibility Waivers​ section. ​Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.

Arts Learning awards are $10,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based on number of applications and available grant funds. There are limited resources and all applicants may not receive funding.

Awards will not be paid out until after the start of the federal fiscal year. Applicants should plan accordingly. ​Arts Commission staff reviews submitted applications for eligibility, completeness and accuracy.

Applications that meet program requirements are accepted for further review. Applications are then reviewed by a panel of professionals with experience in the arts and other fields relevant to the program. The Arts Commission considers panel recommendations for funding and determines final award amounts.

The following review criteria will be used to evaluate applications (0 is the lowest score): Project Quality and Responsiveness (0 to 40 points) Quality of opportunities to learn in and through the arts; Responsiveness of the project to the learning needs of a specific population; Selection process for determining which individuals will teach the arts and appropriateness of their skill sets to the project; and Artistic excellence and artistic merit.

Project Support (0 to 30 points) Readiness of paid staff to assure project success; Viability and development of recruitment plan to assure the specific populations defined are the primary participants in the project; Commitment to preparation and support of teaching artists during the project; and Clarity and relevance of project budget.

Project Impact (0 to 30 points) Articulation of what will change for learners as a result of the project; and Viability of process to measure change. ​Applications must be submitted in the online grant system no later than 5:00 pm on the deadline date to be considered for review. ​ Arts Learning Grant Guidelines​ for full information about this grant program including all the application questions.

Arts Learning Program funds may not be used for the following: Events whose primary focus is to raise funds for a non-arts purpose; Services to entities located outside Oregon; ​Activities that take place outside the grant's defined activity dates; or Tuition assistance or scholarships for college, university or other degree-bearing courses of study.

If awarded, your award will likely be funded with Oregon State General Fund and National Endowment for the Arts Funding. There are allowable and unallowable cost associated with federal funds which are detailed in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and can be found by at the following link CFR Part 200. Below is a summary of unallowable expenses.

Awards to individuals or organizations to honor or recognize achievement (P. L. 111–88, October 30, 2009, Sec.

438 (2)). However, fees for artists or arts organizations who provide services or goods to you under the Federal award are allowable. Compensation to foreign nationals, including travel to or from foreign countries, when those expenditures are not in compliance with regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC Sanctions/National Endowment for the Arts guidelines) are unallowable.

Entertainment (2 CFR 200. 438). Entertainment, including amusement and social activities such as receptions, parties, galas, dinners, community gatherings, etc., and any associated costs including food, catering, alcoholic beverages, as well as costs for the planning, staffing, and supplies, for such, etc., are unallowable.

Specific costs that might otherwise be considered entertainment but have a programmatic purpose may be allowable if authorized with prior written approval. Funding cash reserve or endowment accounts or instruments is unallowable. Construction, purchase, or renovation costs of facilities or land (National Endowment for the Arts guidelines).

However, costs associated with predevelopment, design fees and community planning, as well as preparing exhibit space, setting a piece of public art, etc., may be allowable. Costs to bring a project into compliance with Federal award requirements (National Endowment for the Arts guidelines) The purchase of vehicles, including but not limited to cars, vans, buses, trucks, sport utility vehicles, etc. (200.

403-5), and National Endowment for the Arts guidelines). Home Office Workspace (2 CFR 200. 465(f)).

Rental of any property owned by any individuals or entities affiliated with the non-Federal entity for purposes such as a home office workspace is unallowable. Costs associated with subawards made to ineligible recipients are unallowable. Prohibited telecommunications and video surveillance services and equipment (2 CF200.

216 and . 471). You may not buy or obtain, nor extend or renew a contract for, covered telecommunications and video surveillance services and equipment that is prohibited by P.

L. 115-232, section 889. Visa costs paid to the U.S. Government (P.

L. 109-54, Title III General Provisions, Sec. 406); however, the cost of preparing material (legal documentation, etc.) for submission is allowable.

The purchase of vehicles, including but not limited to cars, vans, buses, trucks, sport utility vehicles, etc. Allowable or generally allowable. In general, most expenses except those above are allowable for Operating Support and Project Support. However, there are a few principles that need to be considered under Federal CFR, which are below.

​Conferences (2 CFR 200. 432). Costs of conferences (including meetings, retreats, seminars, symposia, workshops or other events whose primary purpose is dissemination of technical information) are still generally allowable, however: Conference sponsors must exercise discretion and judgment in ensuring that conference costs are appropriate, necessary, and managed in a manner that minimizes costs to the Federal portion of the award.

Costs associated with activities that generally occur at a closing meal, or a reception at the end of the working day, are unallowable. These activities also often have alcohol associated with them and/or are of a social nature, which are prohibited under Federal awards (see also Entertainment.) Fundraising (2 CFR 200.

442). A percentage of salaries and fringe benefits for development or fundraising staff, or fees to contractors who raise funds to implement this award/project during the period of performance may be allowable costs. However: Salaries or other costs for general fundraising activities or events, including those for donors, or that benefit the organization as a whole, are unallowable.

Costs associated with activities such as galas or parties, picnics or other community gatherings where food and beverages are provided, are unallowable (see also Entertainment.) Home Office Workspace (§200. 465(f)).

Rental of any property owned by any individuals or entities affiliated with the non-Federal entity for purposes such as a home office workspace is unallowable. Program assistance is available from Tiffany Harker, Arts Education and Grants Coordinator, tiffany. harker@biz.

oregon. gov​ , 971-719-6169. Technical assistance is available at arts.

grants@biz. oregon. gov​ prior to the application deadline.

Applicants may also seek feedback after funding decisions have been made. Upon request, Arts Commission funding application materials will be made available in an alternate format such as Braille, large type or on audiotape. For applicants who are hearing‐impaired and require TDD assistance, please call 800-735‐2900.

Spanish-speaking applicants can contact Liora Sponko, Senior Program Manager, liora. sponko@biz. oregon.

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