Cultural Development Grant
The Cultural Development Grant funds projects statewide that preserve and enhance Oregon's arts, history, heritage, and humanities to foster creative expression and community innovation.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: $2.7 million awarded to 168 projects biennially; typical award size varies by project.
Summary: Supports projects that preserve and enhance Oregon’s arts, history, heritage, and humanities, fostering creative expression and community innovation.
Description
The Cultural Development Grant is a direct grant-making program from Business Oregon that funds projects across the state aimed at preserving and enhancing Oregon’s diverse arts, history, heritage, preservation, and humanities. The program invests in creative expression and cultural exchange, driving community innovation and creating new opportunities to strengthen and celebrate Oregon’s cultural landscape.
