Cultural Grants
GRANT DEADLINE: APRIL 15 2010 by 5:00PM.
Application forms and Grant Report forms are at the bottom of the page.
Introduction
Cultural Opportunity Grants have been established by the Lane County Cultural Coalition through the Oregon Cultural Trust to support and protect Oregon culture working to
- Protect and stabilize cultural resources, creating a solid foundation for the future.
- Expand public awareness of, quality of, access to and use of culture in Oregon.
- Ensure that Oregon cultural resources are strong and dynamic contributors to Oregon’s community’s quality of life
Cultural Coalition Vision Statement
The Lane County Cultural Coalition envisions a vibrant cultural life for the people of Lane County.
Cultural Coalition Mission Statement
The Lane County Cultural Coalition advances its vision through the distribution of Community Cultural Participation Grant funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust in accordance with the Lane County Cultural Plan and the direction of the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Purpose
Cultural Opportunity Grants provide county recognition and support to significant cultural programs and project, preserving and enhancing Lane County’s diverse arts, heritage and humanities efforts.
The Lane County Cultural Coalition has identified three priorities for funding as in the Cultural Plan. Applicants will be expected to address one of the three priorities with their application. These priorities include
A) ACCESS: Cultural activities in Lane County will be affordable, accessible, inclusive throughout Lane County.
Project Strategies may include, but are not limited to
- Subsidizing venue cost
- Subsidizing tickets
- Creating traveling programs
- Creating and maintain internet resources
- Initiate countywide library system
B) AWARENESS: Residents of Lane County will understand and appreciate how cultural activities enrich their personal lives and make Lane County a desirable place to live and work.
Project Strategies may include, but are not limited to
- Subsidizing venue cost
- Subsidizing tickets
- Reaching new audiences
- Strengthening and initiate programs
- Enhancing visibility and promote cultural activities
C) EDUCATION: Lifelong cultural education and activities, in schools and communities, will encourage creators and innovators who contribute to the personal and civic development of all residents of Lane County.
Project Strategies may include, but are not limited to
- Creating programs in schools and other community venues
- Developing participatory workshops and activities
- Establishing mentorships
- Strengthening and initiate programs
- Enhancing visibility and promotion of cultural activities
Limitations
The following are not eligible for Cultural Opportunity Grant funding
- tuition assistance for college, university, or other formal courses of study;
- projects that have already been completed;
- grants to offset project deficits; and
- events whose primary purpose is to raise funds for a non-cultural cause.
- DEADLINE FOR 2010-2011 GRANTS IS APRIL 15, 2010 BY 5:00 P.M.
Obtain the Grant Application from one of these two sources:
Applicants supply Applicant Information and complete the narrative section of the application, which includes the following:
- Applicant/Organization information including address, tax I.D. number (when applicable), telephone/fax number, e-mail address and district of residence in Lane County
- Amount requested and date of application
- Priorities addressed (one or more)
- Description of program or project
- Project timeline
- Project budget (single page with anticipated income/expenses)
- Project outcomes and evaluation procedure
Not-for-Profit organizations will submit a copy of their IRS letter of determination.
Grant Review Process
Applications submitted to the Lane County Cultural Coalition will be reviewed for eligibility, completeness and budget accuracy. Ineligible applications will be returned to applicants with an explanation.
The Coalition will review applications and score applications using the Guidelines for Critiquing Grants.Download the tally used in the grant scoring and selection process: 2010 Tally Sheet in MS-Word format
Completed applications should be mailed or delivered to:
Lane County Cultural Coalition
c/o Travel Lane County
754 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Final reports: Individuals and organizations receiving Cultural Opportunity Grants must complete a final evaluation report form provided by the Cultural Coalition. Reports must be submitted within sixty (60) days of completion of the grant period. All grantees are subject to audit by the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Download a copy of the Cultural Opportunity Grant Final Report in MS-Word