Small Operating Support Grants

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_Orgelkids USA in Corvallis used its FY2022 Small Operating grant award to create a bike organ that enchants kids and adults alike._ Small Operating Grants

The Small Operating Support program supports 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.

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

Para asistencia en español, llame al 971-345-1641

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Eligible applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in their community. Organizations with operating budgets above $150,000 may be eligible for the Operating Support Grant Program.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Who's 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 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 501(c) (3) status at time of application. 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 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 between $1,000 and $3,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based on number of applications and available grant funds. There are limited resources and not all applicants may 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 authorized, pending availability of funds. How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in the online grant system no later than 5:00 pm on the deadline date to be considered for review.

Please see guidelines (Additional Resources at left) for more information about this grant program including all the application questions.

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Assistance

Program assistance is available from Tiffany Harker, Arts Education and Grants Coordinator,…

Topic areas: Other, 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

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