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Small Arts & Culture Grants » Oregon Community Foundation Small Arts & Culture Grants THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN FOLDED INTO THE ARTS AND CULTURE REBUILDING PROGRAM . MULTIYEAR AWARDS TO SMALL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WERE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH OF 2025, WHICH INCORPORATED FUNDING FROM THE SMALL ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM. WE DO NOT ANTICIPATE OPENING A NEW APPLICATION FOR ALL SMALL ARTS GROUPS IN 2025.
IF YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO APPLY TO THE REBUILDING PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT OUR STAFF AT smallartsculture@oregoncf. org . Oregon Department of Justice charity data shows that the majority of registered arts and culture nonprofit organizations in Oregon have annual budgets under $100,000.
Although these organizations are central to the vitality of Oregon’s communities, they are often not eligible or competitive for traditional grant programs. In response to this need, Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) invests $350,000 annually to support small community-driven arts and culture organizations. One-year grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for general operating support will be available to selected arts and culture applicants.
Please note that all applications will be automatically set with $5,000 as the amount requested. Review the information below from our Request for Proposals from 2023 for more detailed information on eligibility, the scope of proposals sought, application process and review criteria. Additional information can be found in our FAQ section below.
Applications are accepted through MyOCF . You must be a registered user to access OCF’s Grants Portal. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by following the instructions on the MyOCF login screen.
Step-by-step guide to using the Grants Portal Questions about accessing or navigating the online system, resetting your password, or other technical issues may be submitted OCF via email to grants@oregoncf. org . Questions about eligibility or the narrative questions may be submitted to smallartsculture@oregoncf.
org . We will respond by email or phone as soon as we are able. View lists of past grantees below.
The 2020 cycle was cancelled to provide COVID relief funding. 2023 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2022 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2021 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2019 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2018 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2017 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2016 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2015 Small Arts & Culture grantees 2014 Small Arts & Culture grantees Frequently Asked Questions Is this an annual grant program?
The program is currently being renewed on a year-to-year basis. Can an organization apply each year whether they are denied or granted an award? The program eligibility criteria require that the organization’s operating expenses be under $100,000.
What if last year’s budget meets the criteria, but this year’s budget does not? Use only the last completed fiscal year’s actual expenses as reported to the IRS to determine your organization’s eligibility. What if the organization is over the annual allotted $100,000 in operating expenses?
It is ineligible to apply. Why is funding directed to operating support instead of project support? In response to input from non-profits and community stakeholders, and in recognition that securing operating support can be especially challenging for small groups, OCF will continue to focus on this need for small arts and culture organizations.
Organizations are free to use the funding towards any project or general expenses as they see fit. What if our organization is not a 501(c)3? Proposals must come from tax exempt 501(c)3 organizations.
An organization may use a fiscal sponsor in some circumstances. Please refer to the Request for Proposals for more information. Does an organization have to be in business for a certain amount of time or have a minimum budget size to apply?
Organizations must have been in existence for a minimum of one year as evidenced by registration with the Oregon Secretary of State and the Oregon Department of Justice. There is no minimum budget size to apply. Does an organization need to have paid staff to be competitive for a grant?
Can an organization apply to Small Arts and other OCF grant programs in the same year/cycle? Yes, this program is reviewed independently from other OCF programs. Other applications will not affect your eligibility or competitiveness for this program and vice versa.
How can I get help for filling out the on-line grant application? Step-by-step instructions can be found on the OCF website (www. oregoncf.
org) and within the online grant application portal . If you need technical assistance with the online system, please e-mail grants@oregoncf. org .
How long do we have to spend the grant? One year from the time of notification and disbursement. What are the reporting requirements?
Grantees who received a Small Arts & Culture grant in 2022 or prior should submit a report through SurveyMonkey here . What if I still have questions? Questions about accessing or navigating the online system, resetting your password, or other technical issues may be submitted OCF via email to grants@oregoncf.
org . Questions about eligibility or the narrative questions may be submitted to smallartsculture@oregoncf. org .
We will respond by email or phone as soon as we are able.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small arts and culture organizations in Oregon. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $350,000 annually (total) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Oregon Parks Foundation Fund is a grant from Oregon Community Foundation that supports park acquisition, habitat restoration, and outdoor education improvements across Oregon. Administered as a community-advised fund, it accepts applications from private nonprofits and public agencies, with a preference for smaller community-based organizations. Grants typically range from ,000 to ,000, with larger awards considered for exceptional projects. Competitive applications demonstrate strong connections to publicly accessible parks, educational programming for youth or adults, trail and land connectivity, community support, and equitable access for underserved populations including low-income, minority, and rural communities. Projects must be located within Oregon.
The Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund (ONREF), administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides grants of $500 to $2,500 to public and private high schools in Oregon that offer forestry programs of study. Funding supports natural resource-related tools, equipment, technology, and educational resources covering wood products, silviculture, harvesting, fisheries, wildlife, water, soils, recreation, and forest management. In addition to the main statewide fund, ONREF includes four subfunds with regional or thematic focus: the Terry Selby Subfund (Benton County), Pleasant Hill Subfund (preference for Lane and Linn counties), and the Oregon Society of American Foresters and Oregon Small Woodlands Association subfunds (statewide, promoting post-secondary natural resources education). Applications are due annually by March 1.