[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

December 2026

Typical awards range from $5,000–$75,000 for a single year; renewals may be possible for select grantees.

Supports Oregon arts and culture nonprofits in rebuilding and adapting after pandemic-related challenges.

--- ## Description The Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program is designed to strengthen the adaptive capacity and resilience of Oregon’s arts and culture sector, particularly in response to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Supported by the Fred W. Fields Fund and the Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Fund, this program aims to help arts and culture nonprofits rebuild, adapt, and continue serving their communities. It prioritizes organizations that foster meaningful opportunities for artists, culture bearers, and smaller organizations, with a focus on recovery, resilience, and equitable access to funding. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected): Full application submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$5,000 to $75,000** for a single year. - While multi-year funding is not standard, some grantees may be offered a renewal option for up to two additional years based on strong alignment with program priorities. - No matching funds are required, and there are no set formulas based on organization or project budget size. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Nonprofit organizations with a primary mission of producing, promoting, or presenting the arts, heritage, history, or humanities to the public. - Organizations primarily focused on cultural expression, heritage, or history. - Organizations or projects without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Fiscal sponsors may be based out-of-state if the supported activities primarily serve Oregon communities. - **Not Eligible:** - Organizations where arts and culture are not the primary mission. - Libraries and supporting organizations. - Individual artists (this cycle is for organizations only). - Organizations that only provide arts and culture programming within a broader, unrelated mission. - **Additional Notes:** - No minimum operational history required; both new and established nonprofits may apply. - Only one application per organization per cycle is allowed. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online by the anticipated deadline. - Required documents include a profit and loss statement (actuals from the most recent fiscal year), balance sheet (optional), or most recent 990 filing. - Fiscal sponsor arrangements require documentation of approval. - Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but all are considered equally if submitted by the deadline. - Applicants are notified of award status approximately two to four months after submission; most notifications occur by March following the deadline. - Declined applicants cannot reapply in the same cycle. --- ## Additional Information - The program emphasizes equitable access and prioritizes organizations that create opportunities for artists, culture bearers, and smaller or rural organizations. - There is no separate Small Arts and Culture Grants cycle; all sector applicants should apply to this program. - Applications to other Oregon Community Foundation grant programs do not affect eligibility for this program, but arts and culture organizations should not apply to the Community Grants fall cycle in the same year. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Guidelines](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/arts-and-culture-rebuilding-program) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/arts-and-culture-rebuilding-program/art-and-culture-rebuilding-program-faqs) - [Program Guidelines PDF](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/Arts-and-Culture-Rebuilding-Program/Arts-and-Culture-Rebuilding-Program-Guidelines.pdf) - [Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Fund Impact Page](https://oregoncf.org/community-impact/impact-areas/arts-and-culture/oregon-arts-and-culture-recovery-program) - [Past Grantees List](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/Arts-and-Culture-Rebuilding-fund-Grantees.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@oregoncf.org](mailto:info@oregoncf.org) | | Program-specific questions | [ArtsRebuilding@oregoncf.org](mailto:ArtsRebuilding@oregoncf.org) | | Application system assistance | [grants@oregoncf.org](mailto:grants@oregoncf.org) | | Phone | (503) 227-6846 | | Contact page | [Oregon Community Foundation Contact](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) |

Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program

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