The Arts Learning Program supports high-quality art projects led by nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools in Oregon.
Donor Name: Oregon Arts Commission
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind
Deadline: 05/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Oregonians through the arts by stimulating creativity, leadership and economic vitality.
The Arts Learning program supports high-quality projects that:
- Provide a responsive opportunity for learning in and through the arts to benefit K-12 students
- Foster exchange of knowledge between artists and educators
- Impact the achievement, skills and/or attitudes of learners.
Funding Information
Arts Learning awards are $10,000 and must be matched through cash and/or in-kind services.
Grant Period
September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Oregon Arts Commission has final determination on eligibility. The Commission may review eligibility at any time and request more information as necessary. Organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible to apply
- At the time of the application deadline, all applicant organizations must operate as an arts nonprofit as evidenced by:
- Current IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
- Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status
- Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov
- Note: Organizations that operate without their own distinct nonprofit status (e.g., organizations housed within an institution of higher learning, a larger nonprofit or a federally recognized tribe) may apply for an Eligibility Waiver for this requirement
- Arts Learning 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 of Oregon
- Activities that take place outside the grant’s defined activity dates
- Tuition assistance or scholarships for college, university or other degree-bearing courses of study.
For more information, visit OAC.
