Cultural Coalition: Project Grant

The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition offers Project Grants to enhance local arts, heritage, and humanities. Grants range from $751 to $3,500, requiring measurable outcomes and community support. Eligibility includes organizations based in Clackamas County or individuals with projects benefiting its residents. Projects should align with the coalition's mission, fostering cultural participation and diversity. Applicants must demonstrate financial sustainability and submit final reports within 30 days of project completion.

The mission of the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition is to grow the cultural assets in the County. The Coalition’s immediate responsibility is to distribute funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust to local arts, history, heritage, humanities organizations and cultural creatives.Project Grants
Requests for projects must be related to arts, heritage or humanities, respond to the Cultural Plan (found here) vision and help forward Coalition’s goals.Projects must align with the key values of the Coalition;Increase public recognition and value of local culture)Acknowledge the vibrancy that social, cultural and ethnic diversity bringIncrease public participation in local cultureSupport the inclusion of arts and culture in every communityProjects must result in measurable outcomes within at least ONE Funding Priority. Funding Priorities directly underscore the coalition’s mission, vision, and values. Projects and organizations should focus on supporting/growing local assets and removing barriers to cultural participation:Increase how local culture is valued and supported,Support the creation of, or participation in, cultural projects and activities,Stimulate partnerships and collaborations that grow capacities to support assets and remove barriers. We include here partnerships that support cultural tourism,Work closely with local governments, businesses, and others to embed local culture in community development, andGrow communications capacity for cultural groups, organizations, and artists/creatives.Partnerships and collaborations should be evident – it shows community support and viability of a project.Applicant’s financial support and budget should be closely reviewed, with the expectation that all applicants will provide some matching funds and/or in-kind contributions toward their project’s success. If the proposed project is intended as part of a larger concept, evidence of financial sustainability beyond this project grant period will be requiredCapital projects which increase the participation in arts, heritage or humanities may be considered. Please contact us to confirm eligibility before applyingApplicants must be in good standing and all final reports from prior award cycles must be submitted before any future awards are releasedProjects must be completed within the calendar year applying forFinal Report must be submitted within 30 days of project completion
Funding
Minimum Project Grant Request: $751.00. Maximum Project Grant Request: $3,500.00.
A post-project narrative and financial report, will be required of all grant recipients 30 days after completion of project or use of grant funds. The Final Report should include photos and / or other documentation demonstrating the use of the award.

Eligibility

Organizations physically located in Clackamas County with a Clackamas County mailing address.Individuals located in Oregon with a project that clearly benefits Clackamas County residents who plan to create a project with a Clackamas County-based organization, business, venue, or entity. Organizations located in Oregon with a project that clearly benefits Clackamas County residents demonstrate strong community support and county partnerships eligible to apply.Prior Clackamas County Cultural Coalition grant recipients who are current on all agreements and have submitted all required reports.Nonprofit tax-exempt status is not required.Partnerships and collaborations should be evident – it shows community support and viability of a project.Applicant’s financial support and budget should be closely reviewed, with the expectation that all applicants will provide some matching funds and/or in-kind contributions toward their project’s success. If the proposed project is intended as part of a larger concept, evidence of financial sustainability beyond this project grant period will be required.Capital projects which increase the participation in arts, heritage or humanities may be considered. Please contact us to confirm eligibility before applying.

Ineligibility

Requests for operating expense support will not be considered.Endowment support is not eligible.Hospitality (e.g.: alcohol or other food/beverage related expenses are not eligible)If the grant benefits a minor under the age of 18, an adult representative must complete the application and final report.Applicants who apply for an operating support grant are not eligible to apply for a project grant for the same year.