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Find similar grantsSmall Operating Grants is sponsored by Oregon Arts Commission. This program provides operating support to small arts organizations throughout Oregon with annual budgets under $150,000. It aims to increase support for arts providers, especially in rural and under-resourced regions, and ensures access to arts programming.
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The Small Operating Support program supports the core operations of Oregon's arts organizations with annual cash operating expenses of less than $150,000 that provide programming to their community throughout the year. Para asistencia en español, llame al Eligible applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in their community.
Organizations with operating budgets above $150,000 may be eligible for the Operating Support 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 no more than $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 501(c) (3) status at time of application. Demonstrate a significant history of providing access to ongoing arts programs serving the local community (at least four instances over the past 12 months).
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 in guidelines. Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.
Awards generally range between $1,000 and $3,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based on number of applications and available grant funds. There are limited resources and not all applicants may 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 authorized, pending availability of funds. Applications must be submitted in the online grant system no later than 5:00 pm on the deadline date to be considered for review. Please see guidelines (Additional Resources at left) for more information about this grant program including all the application questions.
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@biz.
oregon. gov , 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 Sponko, Senior Program Manager, liora.
sponko@biz. oregon. gov or 971-345-1641.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Arts organizations throughout Oregon with annual budgets of less than $150,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,363 (based on FY2024 awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Operating Grants is funded by Oregon Arts Commission. 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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