[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$1,000–$5,000 per grant; approximately $350,000 awarded annually; one-year general operating support.

General operating support for small, community-driven arts and culture nonprofits in Oregon.

Program is now part of the Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program; check for updates on future cycles.

--- ## Description The Oregon Community Foundation's Small Arts & Culture Grants provide general operating support to small, community-based arts and culture nonprofit organizations across Oregon. Designed for organizations with annual budgets under $100,000, the program aims to strengthen the operational capacity and sustainability of groups that contribute to the cultural vitality of their local communities. Grants are flexible and can be used for staffing, administration, outreach, marketing, overhead, or programming expenses. The program is now incorporated into the broader Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program, and future application cycles may be subject to change. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding: approximately $350,000 - Individual grant range: $1,000–$5,000 - Grants are for one year of general operating support - Not all eligible applicants may receive funding due to limited resources --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a nonprofit arts and/or culture organization incorporated as a 501(c)(3) and in good standing with the IRS, Oregon Secretary of State, and Oregon Department of Justice. - Have annual cash expenses under $100,000 for the most recently completed fiscal year. - Demonstrate significant, ongoing public arts and culture programming. - Have been in existence for at least one year. - Be headquartered in Oregon with leadership based in the state. - Submit only one application per year. - Be prepared to use awarded funds within one year of receipt. - Organizations not holding 501(c)(3) status may apply with a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Cultural Coalitions recognized by the Oregon Cultural Trust may apply if they meet eligibility and have a track record of supporting small arts organizations. Preference is given to organizations that: - Center artists and culture bearers in decision-making, - Address community-identified needs of historically underinvested populations (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, people with disabilities, low-income, rural/under-resourced communities). --- ## Application Process 1. **Register for MyOCF:** Applicants must register for or sign in to the [MyOCF Grants Portal](https://ocf.iphiview.com/ocf/LogIn/tabid/444/Default.aspx) before starting the application. 2. **Complete the Online Application:** Fill out required organizational information, narrative questions, and budget details. 3. **Prepare and Upload Attachments:** - Board of directors list (names, affiliations, contact info) - For fiscal sponsorship, a signed agreement between sponsor and applicant - Current and past year operating budgets 4. **Submit by Deadline:** Applications must be submitted online by the anticipated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 5. **Confirmation:** Applicants receive automated email confirmation upon successful submission. For detailed portal instructions, see the [Step-by-Step Grants Portal Guide](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2024/Grants-Portal-Instructions_Final_06_04_2024.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The program is currently part of the Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program, and future open cycles are not guaranteed; check the [program page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/small-arts-and-culture-grants) for updates. - Only one application per organization per year is allowed. - Grantees have one year to expend awarded funds. - Organizations may also apply for other OCF grant programs in the same year. --- ## External Links - [Small Arts & Culture Grants Program Page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/small-arts-and-culture-grants) - [Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/arts-and-culture-rebuilding-program) - [Request for Proposals (2023) PDF](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2023/2023-Small-Arts-and-Culture-Grants-RFP.pdf) - [Grants Portal & Application Guide (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2024/Grants-Portal-Instructions_Final_06_04_2024.pdf) - [Grants Resources & FAQs](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants-resources/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General grants questions | [grants@oregoncf.org](mailto:grants@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 | [Contact OCF](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) | | Program-specific eligibility/questions | [smallartsculture@oregoncf.org](mailto:smallartsculture@oregoncf.org) | | | ---

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