Operating Support Grants
Business Oregon’s Arts Commission Operating Support Program funds large Oregon arts nonprofits to sustain high-quality artistic programming and community services.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards generally range from $3,000 to $30,000 per year; may be up to $40,000 in some years; annual recalculation based on formula and available funds.
Summary: Provides core operating support to strengthen large Oregon arts nonprofits delivering sustained, high-quality programs and services.
Key Information: For Oregon-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits with annual operating budgets above $150,000; no fiscal sponsorships allowed.
Description
The Operating Support Program from Business Oregon’s Arts Commission provides unrestricted financial support to the core operations of Oregon arts organizations with annual operating budgets greater than $150,000. The program aims to strengthen organizations that offer ongoing, high-quality outreach, arts services, and artistic programming in their communities. Funding is designed to support the full range of an organization's activities, helping maintain artistic excellence, organizational capacity, and community impact. Awards are determined annually through a formula that considers review panel scores, fiscal size, prior awards, and available funds.
