The Oregon Arts Commission is seeking applications for its Arts Access Reimbursement Grants.
Donor Name: Oregon Arts Commission
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Arts organizations have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that their programs are accessible to people of all abilities. Accessibility means striving to provide all people regardless of ability with an equal opportunity to experience the programs and services offered by the organization. It also means providing any reasonable modification or accommodation necessary to achieve equal opportunity.
The Arts Access Reimbursement Program supports:
- Offset of expenditures for specific access related expenses;
- Public access to all individuals who want to participate in arts activities offered by Oregon arts nonprofits;
- Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42, USC Sec. 12101, et seq.; and
- Identification of best practices in accessibility throughout Oregon.
Funding Information
Awards range from $200 to $1,000. Organizations with total cash operating expenses of $150,000 or less can receive 100% reimbursement (up to $1,000). Organizations with total cash operating expenses of more than $150,000 can receive 50% reimbursement (up to $1,000).
Eligibility Criteria
At the time of the application deadline, all applicant organizations must
- Operate as a nonprofit as evidenced by:
- Current IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status;and
- Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status.
- Operate within a mission that describes the arts as the primary purpose of the organization; arts programming must be the primary focus.
Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply.
Limitations
Arts ADA Accessibility Reimbursement Program funds may not be used for the following:
- Events whose primary focus is to raise funds for a non-arts purpose;
- Services to entities located outside Oregon;
- More than two requests per fiscal year for each applicant organization;
- Expenses for accessibility services delivered more than 190 days prior to submission of application; and
- Tuition assistance or scholarships for college, university or other degree bearing courses of study.
For more information, visit Oregon Arts Commission.
