Deschutes Cultural Coalition offering grants
The Deschutes County Cultural Coalition is seeking applications for grant funding from all fields within the cultural sector, including the arts, heritage, and the humanities.
The application deadline is November 6, 2015. Grant funding is provided by the Oregon Cultural Trust and must support projects and activities that address two of the four priorities outlined within the Deschutes Cultural Plan:
Encourage greater awareness of local culture. Ensure that cultural resources are accessible to all residents Utilize local cultural resources to promote economic vitality Help new and established cultural organizations increase their capacity to fulfill their mission.
Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000 each. The most competitive applications will provide some matching resources, either in contributed goods and services or cash funding.
Applications will be accepted from cultural organizations located within Deschutes County. Applicants must be designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and must have been established for at least one year. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Applications may be downloaded by visiting the Arts Central home page www.artscentraloregon.org and clicking on the link on the home page. Arts Central is the fiscal sponsor of the Deschutes Cultural Coalition.
Grant applications are due to the Deschutes Cultural Coalition care of Arts Central by 5:00 p.m. on November 6, 2015 via email to dcc@artscentraloregon.org. Late applications will not be accepted.
