Arts Operating Support Grants & Small Operating Support Grants

Arts Operating Support Grants & Small Operating Support Grants is sponsored by Oregon Arts Commission. Provides operational support to arts organizations in Oregon, with awards ranging from $3,000 to $40,000.

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Para asistencia en español, llame al The Operating Support Program contributes to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations with annual operating budgets greater than $150,000. The most competitive applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, high-quality outreach programs and arts services or artistic programming in the community.

Organizations with operating budgets below $150,000 may be eligible for the Small Operating Grant Program .

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 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; Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM. gov​.

Operate within a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization; arts programming must be the primary focus. Show at least $150,000 in cash operating expenses on the organization’s most recently submitted IRS 990. To determine an organization's total cash operating expenses, refer to line 17 on IRS Form 990-EZ (total expenses), exclusive of capitol development.

Have been in existence as a 501(c)(3) for a minimum of two years as evidenced by an IRS determination letter. 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 E​ligibility Waivers​ section in guidelines.

Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply. Awards generally range from $3,000 to $30,000. Awards support an organization's full range of arts programming and operations.

Awards are calculated annually through a formula that takes into account review panel score, organization fiscal size, previous awards and available funds. Each year, staff re-calculate the formula and provide funding recommendations to the Commission. The Commission reviews and acts on the funding formula each year.

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 new applications, focusing on the applicant's work over the past 24 months (0 is the lowest score): Artistic Excellence and Artistic Merit (0 to 40 points) : Overall artistic vision and alignment of programming to the organization's mission; Quality of artistic programming and services including participating artists' work produced or presented and/or arts services provided; Quality of artistic leadership and staff; and Engaging artists and artistic leadership from historically and currently underserved communities.

​ Organizational Capacity (0 to 35 points) : Qualifications and effectiveness of professional staff and board to support the organization's mission, goals, programming and services; Ability to plan and evaluate progress; Evidence of inclusive goals, policies and/or practices to provide access to the arts; and Evidence of effective financial management and health, including maintaining appropriate budgets and the ability to address financial challenges.

Community Impact (0 to 25 points) : Ability to reach and impact the broader community; Ability to reach historically and currently underserved communities; and Quality of educational or outreach activities related to the organization's mission Applications must be completed in the online grant system no later than 5:00 pm on the deadline date to be considered for review.

Please see Operating Suppo​rt Guidelines​ (Additional Resources at left) for full information about this grant program including all the application questions.

Operating Support 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 from Kat Bell, Grants Officer, kat.

bell@biz. oregon. gov​ or 971-304-5044 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 ​Sp​​onko, Senior Program Manager, liora. sponko@biz. oregon.

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