The Oregon Arts Commission is seeking applications for its Small Operating Grants program.
Donor Name: Oregon Arts Commission
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of the Small Operating Support Program is to support the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations with annual cash operating expenses of less than $150,000 that provide programming to their community throughout the year. Eligible applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in their community.
Funding Information
Awards will generally range between $1,000 and $3,000.
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 and
- Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status.
- Operate within a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization; arts programming must be the primary focus.
- Show no more than $150,000 in cash operating expenses on the organization’s most recently submitted IRS 990. To determine an organization’s total cash operating expenses, refer to line 17 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.
- Demonstrate a significant history of providing access to ongoing arts programs serving the local community (at least four instances over the past 12 months)
Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Oregon Arts Commission.