[Business Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx)

June 17, 2026

$5,000 per award; single-year project support; limited resources—awards may not be made to all applicants.

Supports arts-based projects that address local community needs, foster partnerships, and increase access, especially for underserved populations.

Matching support required; open to Oregon nonprofits and municipal entities; fiscal sponsorship not allowed.

--- ## Description The Arts Build Communities (ABC) program, administered by Business Oregon and the Oregon Arts Commission, provides matching grants to arts and community-based organizations for projects that use arts-based solutions to address local community problems, issues, or needs. The program recognizes the broad role of the arts in cultural, social, educational, economic, and tourism sectors, and emphasizes building local capacity through partnerships and integration with community goals. Priority is given to projects that expand access to the arts for underserved communities, including those facing systemic barriers due to geography, race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Eligible projects can include new initiatives, program development, cultural tourism, expansion of existing arts/community development projects, and support for pre-development, design fees, and community planning activities. --- ## Due Dates - June 17, 2026: Full application due by 5:00 pm (Wednesday) --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards are $5,000 per project. - Awards are determined based on the number of applications and available funds; not all eligible applicants may be funded. - Funds are paid after the start of the calendar year, so applicants should plan project cash flow accordingly. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be one of the following at the time of the deadline: - A unit of municipal government in Oregon (including libraries, schools, and Tribal governments) - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with: - Current IRS 501(c)(3) status - Active Oregon state registration as a nonprofit - A current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/content/home) - Fiscal sponsorship arrangements are not eligible. - Organizations must be based in Oregon and serve Oregon communities. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [online grant system](https://biz.my.site.com/OAC/s/login/) by 5:00 pm on the due date. - Applicants are encouraged to review all application questions in advance (available in the grant guidelines). - The review process includes eligibility screening, panel review (arts and community professionals), and final award decisions by the Arts Commission. - All applications are evaluated on: - Project objective and quality - Community impact, especially for underserved populations - Organizational capacity and strength of partnerships --- ## Additional Information - Matching support is required (details in program guidelines). - Funds cannot be used for: - Fundraising events for non-arts purposes - Services or activities outside Oregon or outside the grant period - Tuition assistance or scholarships for degree programs - Construction, purchase, or renovation of facilities or land (except for pre-development, design, or planning) - Purchase of vehicles, endowment funding, or prohibited telecommunications equipment - Entertainment, galas, or social events (unless programmatically justified and pre-approved) - Award funds may include both Oregon State General Fund and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) federal funds; federal cost principles and restrictions apply ([2 CFR Part 200](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200)). --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/for-organizations/arts-build-communities/Pages/default.aspx) - [Online Grant Application System](https://biz.my.site.com/OAC/s/login/) - [Business Oregon (Funder Home)](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx) - [SAM.gov – Unique Entity ID Registration](https://sam.gov/content/home) - [2 CFR Part 200 - Federal Grant Cost Principles](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | OAC Grants Team | [arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov) | 971-304-5044 | | Spanish Assistance | [liora.sponko@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:liora.sponko@oregon.gov) | 971-345-1641 | | Business Oregon Main | | 503-986-0123 | | TDD (Hearing Impaired) | | 800-735-2900 | ---

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