Arts Operating Support Grants

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Tiffany Harker Arts Education & Grants Coordinator 971-719-6169

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The Operating Support Program contributes to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations with 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. Organizations with operating budgets below $150,000 may be eligible for the Small Operating Grant Program.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 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 Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status; Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov. 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, 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.

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. See Eligibility Waivers section in guidelines.

Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.

Award Amounts

Awards generally range from $3,000 to $30,000. Awards support an organization's full range of arts programming and operations. Awards are calculated annually through a formula that takes into account review panel score, organization fiscal size, previous awards and available funds. Each year, staff re-calculate the formula and provide funding recommendations to the Commission. The Commission reviews and acts on the funding formula each year.

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. Awards will not be paid out until after the start of the federal fiscal year. Applicants should plan accordingly.

Application Review

Arts Commission staff reviews submitted applications for eligibility, completeness and accuracy. Applications that meet program requirements are accepted for further review. Applications are then reviewed by a panel of professionals with experience in the arts and other fields relevant to the program. The Arts Commission considers panel recommendations for funding and determines final award amounts.

Review…

Topic areas: Arts and Culture.

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 Operating Support Grants is administered by Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department) (Business Oregon), listed via Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department).