Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Program

The Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Program supports the adaptive capacity of the arts and culture community, who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

New applications are not currently being accepted. Information on distribution of additional funds in 2024 will be added to this page when available. 

Donors who are interested in supporting additional awards are still welcome to contribute to this fund.

$8M IN GRANTS | 539 ORGANIZATIONS | 1,131 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

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This effort started in early 2020 when a cohort of seven foundations and many individual donors pooled support to provide arts nonprofits one application to be considered for funding. OCF has facilitated collaborative decision-making processes involving community review committees across Oregon to help determine awards. The program aims to reach as many groups as possible, with a focus on disproportionately impacted communities (communities of color, rural, LGBTQ+, low-income, people with disabilities, and immigrants/refugees). 

Generous community partners have made this program possible. Partners supporting this effort include: The Collins Foundation, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Oregon Community Foundation, Regional Arts & Culture Council, The Reser Family Foundation,  Schnitzer CARE Foundation / Jordan Schnitzer, Mackenzie Scott and many individual donors.

The Arts & Culture Recovery Fund has supported individual artists by providing funding for the Artist Resilience Program. More information about this program can be found with our partners at the Oregon Arts Commission.

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Application Process

Online applications are currently closed. For reference you can review the 2020 application as a PDF.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status as a public charity (not a private foundation), be a public entity, represent a tribe or sovereign nation, or have a qualified fiscal sponsor.
  • Applicants must operate with a mission that identifies arts and culture as a primary purpose.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING TO THE OREGON ARTS AND CULTURE RECOVERY PROGRAM

Is additional funding planned for this program?
What should Arts & Culture organizations know before applying?
Should I reapply to the Oregon Arts & Culture Recovery Program if I’ve already applied to the Oregon Community Recovery Grant Program?
What should applications using a fiscal sponsor know?
What makes an application to the Oregon Arts & Culture Recovery Program competitive?
How much should we apply for?
Does submitting an application guarantee funding?
Will this program extend beyond June of 2020?
Can individual artists apply for funding?
What geographic regions are eligible to apply for funds?
When will funds be distributed?
I’m having trouble with the online application system. Who do I contact for assistance?
Can I talk to someone at OCF about my application?

Nondiscrimination Policy

The foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability/disability, age, status as a veteran, national origin or any other protected class. Applicants for COVID-19 Response Grants must hold similar standards in the provision of services.

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