The Oregon Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Operating Support Grant Program.
Donor Name: Oregon Arts Commission
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the Operating Support Program is to contribute to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations with average annual operating budgets greater than $150,000.
The most competitive applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, high-quality outreach programs and arts services or artistic programming in the community.
Funding Information
- Awards generally range from $3,000 to $30,000.
- Activity Period: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
At the time of the application deadline, all applicant organizations must:
- Operate as a nonprofit as evidenced by:
- Current IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
- Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status;
- Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov
- Note: Organizations that operate without their own distinct nonprofit status (e.g. organizations housed within an institution of higher learning, a larger nonprofit, or a federally recognized Tribe) may apply for a waiver for this requirement.
- Operate within a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization; arts programming must be the primary focus.
- Show at least $150,000 in cash operating expenses on the organization’s most recently submitted IRS 990. To determine an organization’s total cash operating expenses, on IRS Form 990-EZ (total expenses), exclusive of capitol development.
- Have been in existence as a 501(c)(3) for a minimum of two years as evidenced by an IRS determination letter.
- Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Oregon Arts Commission.