Arts Access Reimbursement (AAR) Grants

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Email OAC Grants Team 971-304-5044

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The Arts ADA Accessibility Program supports:

•Offset of expenditures for specific access related expenses;

•Public access to all individuals who want to participate in arts activities offered by Oregon arts nonprofits;

•Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42, USC Sec. 12101, et seq.; and

•Identification of best practices in accessibility throughout Oregon.

Deadline:

We will begin accepting applications again on July 1, 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted no later than 190 days after the access service was provided to receive consideration for funding.

To stay informed: Check this page periodically for updates. Sign up for our newsletter/email for monthly updates. Follow the Oregon Arts Commission on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Who is Eligible?

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.

Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.

Organizations housed within larger nonprofits, schools and institutions of higher learning are not eligible for this program. Award Amounts

Awards range from $200 to $1,000. Organizations with total cash operating expenses of $150,000 or less can receive 100% reimbursement (up to $1,000). Organizations with total cash operating expenses of more than $150,000 can receive 50% reimbursement (up to $1,000).

The Arts Commission determines awards based on number of applications and available grant funds. There are limited resources and all applicants may not receive funding. Application Review

Arts Commission staff reviews submitted applications for eligibility, completeness and accuracy. Applications that meet program requirements are authorized, pending availability of funds.

Review Criteria

The following review criteria will be used to evaluate applications: Appropriate accommodation for disability access need. Level of engagement with the disability community. How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in the online grant system no later than 190 days after the access service was provided to be considered for review.

Please see the Arts ADA Accessibility Reimbursement Grant Guidelines for full information about this grant program including all the application questions.

Assistance

Assistance with technical or programmatic requirements is available from Kat Bell, Grants Officer, kat.bell@biz.oregon.gov or 971-304-5044 prior to the application deadline. Applicants may also seek feedback after funding decisions have been made.

Upon request, Arts…

Topic areas: Arts and Culture, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Arts Access Reimbursement (AAR) Grants is administered by Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department) (Business Oregon), listed via Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department).