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Small Arts & Culture Organizations is sponsored by Oregon Community Foundation. Provides general operating support to small Oregon arts and culture nonprofits, which can underpin staffing, equipment, and ongoing expenses for immersive arts and technology programming.
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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Oregon 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations with operating budgets generally under a set threshold (often under $1 million) and at least three years of operations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $1,000 – $25,000 per year (multi‑year operating support possible). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Arts & Culture Organizations is funded by Oregon Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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