Vesper Meadow Education Program
2024 Community Grants Program
In March, 2024, OCF announced a landmark investment in Oregon’s arts and culture infrastructure. Now, we are proud to announce the Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program. Supported by our generous donors, OCF will award $8 million to arts and culture organizations over the next three years. For this cycle, we ask all arts and culture nonprofits to apply for the Rebuilding Program instead of Community Grants so their applications are evaluated together and have equitable access to this funding. Please visit the Arts and Culture Rebuilding Program Frequently Asked Questions to verify organizational eligibility.
Key Dates
- Application opens: June 24, 2024
- Application closes: July 23, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Nonprofit information sessions: To learn more about the cycles and meet the regional program officers, register for one of these two dates:
- June 17, 3 - 4 p.m.
- June 27, 10 - 11 a.m.
Both sessions present identical content and will be recorded for viewing at a later time.
Highlights for 2024
- The spring cycle was for general operating support (December – May). This cycle we prioritized funding to organizations that are small and rural, culturally specific or culturally responsive.
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The fall cycle is for capacity building, small capital and new or expanding project funding. Please review the program guidelines for additional information.
Additional Resources for Nonprofits
For additional information about the Community Grants Program and how to apply, please watch the videos below:
Writing a Competitive Application
Community Grants Program: Legal Eligibility
Organization Profile
The Role of Volunteers
Information Session
Need more information or assistance?
Consult the Frequently Asked Questions or contact a regional member of Community Grants program staff.
Past Grant Recipients
OCF Community Grants are historically highly competitive cycles, and we are proud to share these organizations whose work was recognized with grant awards: