Crook County Cultural Coalition Grants

Funder: Crook County Foundation (fiscal sponsor for Crook County Cultural Coalition)

Funding Source: Oregon Cultural Trust

Geographic Scope: Crook County, Oregon

Background: Annually since 2002, the Crook County Cultural Coalition has awarded grant funds to art and cultural projects in Crook County. The more local residents donate to the Oregon Cultural Trust, the more Crook County receives for grants.

Eligible Applicants

• Crook County-based humanities, heritage, and arts organizations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Community event organizations
• For-profit organizations with significant cultural impact (in some cases)

Funding Priorities

Applications must address one or more of the six priorities from the Crook County Cultural Plan:

1. Engage youth in the arts, heritage, and culture
2. Protect the investment in existing cultural resources
3. Provide programs for young adults to further their cultural development
4. Support cultural programs that stimulate economic growth
5. Encourage broader appreciation of cultural traditions of diverse ethnic groups
6. Foster local cultural identity and improve marketing and promotion of cultural activities/opportunities

Selection Criteria

The Cultural Coalition evaluates each application based on:

• Impact of the proposed program
• Additional support the program has if the grant does not fund it completely
• Whether it is a new or existing proposal/program
• Applicant's track record with post-grant reporting

Competitive Edge

Most competitive applications will provide matching resources, either in contributed goods/services or cash funding.

Contact Information

• Phone: 541-362-1210
• Email: Info@CrookCountyFoundation.org
• Address: P.O. Box 1061, Prineville, OR 97754
• Chair: Tom Jay (541-350-8752)
• Executive Director: Brandi Ebner

Application Process

Deadline: November 15 (annual)

Submission Method: Learn more and apply at https://www.crookcountyfoundation.org/cultural-coalition

Required Information:

• Project/activity description
• How the project addresses one or more of the six Cultural Coalition priorities
• Budget information
• Evidence of matching resources (if applicable) - either contributed goods/services or cash funding
• Organization background and track record

Review Process

• Applications are reviewed by the Crook County Cultural Coalition board
• Board meets early each year after the grant cycle concludes
• Awards are typically presented at a public ceremony at the Crook County Library
• Grant recipients are recognized and receive checks at awards events