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

May 14, 2025 | June 17, 2026

$10,000 per award; requires 1:1 match (cash or in-kind); annual program

Supports high-quality arts education projects for K-12 students in Oregon, prioritizing underserved, rural, and Title 1 schools through nonprofit-school partnerships.

Application must be submitted online by 5:00 pm on the deadline; awards paid after federal fiscal year begins.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in partnership with K-12 educators or schools to deliver high-quality, sequential arts learning experiences for Oregon students. The grant prioritizes projects that benefit Title 1 schools, as well as those in rural or economically distressed counties. Projects must demonstrate a clear arts learning need, be co-created by the nonprofit and school educator, and focus on measurable impacts on student achievement, skills, and attitudes. The program fosters collaboration between artists and educators, with funding intended to increase access to meaningful arts education across the state. --- ## Due Dates - May 14, 2025: Application deadline for FY2026 Arts Learning Grants (by 5:00 pm) - June 17, 2026: Application deadline for FY2027 Arts Learning Grants (by 5:00 pm) All applications must be submitted through the online portal by 5:00 pm on the respective deadline date. --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $10,000. - Awards must be matched 1:1 with cash and/or in-kind support. - Funding is limited; not all applicants will receive awards. - Funds are typically disbursed after the start of the federal fiscal year (October 1). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with: - IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status - Active Oregon nonprofit registration - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov - Projects must be developed in partnership with an identified K-12 classroom educator, school, or district in Oregon. - Organizations without their own nonprofit status (e.g., housed within a university or tribe) may apply for an eligibility waiver. - Fiscal sponsorship is not allowed. - Organizations currently under active federal exclusion are not eligible. - Applicants must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and non-discrimination statutes. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [Oregon Arts Commission online grant portal](https://oregon4biz.force.com/OAC/s/login/). - Review the [most recent grant guidelines (PDF)](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/for-organizations/arts-learning/Documents/FY2026%20ALG%20Guidelines.pdf) for detailed instructions and application questions. - Applications are reviewed for eligibility, completeness, and program alignment before being evaluated by a panel of arts and education professionals. - Scoring criteria include: - Project quality and responsiveness - Project support and organizational readiness - Project impact and evaluation plan - Award determinations are made by the Oregon Arts Commission based on panel recommendations and available funding. - Appeals are allowed only for procedural errors or eligibility determinations—not for disagreements with panel judgments. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must occur within the grant's defined activity period (typically September–August of the following year). - Funds may not be used for: - Fundraising events, out-of-state activities, or activities outside grant dates - Tuition assistance or scholarships for degree programs - Construction, vehicle purchases, endowments, or prohibited telecommunications equipment - Entertainment, general fundraising, or home office workspace expenses - Allowable costs must comply with [2 CFR Part 200](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200). - Final reports are required within 30 days of project completion, including narrative, data, and photo documentation. - Technical assistance is available before the deadline; feedback is available after funding decisions. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Portal](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/for-organizations/arts-learning/pages/default.aspx) - [Current Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/for-organizations/arts-learning/Documents/FY2026%20ALG%20Guidelines.pdf) - [Oregon Arts Commission](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/pages/default.aspx) - [2 CFR Part 200: Federal Cost Principles](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Arts Grants Team | [arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov) | 971-304-5044 | | Tiff Harker, Arts Ed & Grants Coord| [Tiffany.Harker@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:Tiffany.Harker@biz.oregon.gov) | 971-719-6169 | | Kat Bell, Grants Officer (Tech) | [Kat.Bell@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:Kat.Bell@biz.oregon.gov) | 971-304-5044 | | Spanish Language Assistance | [liora.sponko@biz.oregon.gov](mailto:liora.sponko@biz.oregon.gov) | 971-345-1641 | | TDD Assistance | | 800-735-2900 |

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