Arts Build Communities Grants
Supports Oregon arts and community organizations in using arts-based projects to address local needs and expand access, with an emphasis on partnerships and underserved communities.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 | July 22, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; 1:1 matching required; project period is one year.
Summary: Supports arts-driven projects that address local community needs and expand arts access, especially for underserved groups, through partnerships and community engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be Oregon nonprofits or municipal/tribal governments with a UEI; fiscal sponsors are not eligible.
Description
This program provides matching support to arts and community-based organizations in Oregon for projects that address local community issues, problems, or needs through arts-based solutions. The grant encourages partnerships that strengthen arts engagement, access, and involvement, particularly for underserved communities facing systemic barriers. Projects may include new initiatives, program development, cultural tourism, expansion of existing efforts, pre-development, design fees, and community planning, all with a focus on integrating the arts with broader community goals.
