The Oregon Museum Grant supports Oregon, public and nonprofit, museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/13/2022
Size of the Grant: $8000
Details:
Oregon Museum grant funds are for Oregon museums to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the collective history of Oregon for all. Awards are given to museums conducting projects for the care and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretation. Grant proposals from museums of all sizes and purposes that meet eligibility requirements are encouraged and will be considered.
Funding Information
Generally awards are $1000-$8000.
Eligibility Criteria
Any qualified museum based in Oregon is eligible to apply. Museums are defined by statute as public institutions or private nonprofit Oregon corporations primarily devoted to the acquisition and public exhibition of specimens, artifacts, articles, documents and other items that relate to history, anthropology, archaeology, heritage, science or art and that have historical significance.
Museums must meet the following requirements:
- Be in operation in Oregon as a public or private nonprofit for a period of at least two full years prior to the date of the application. The private nonprofits must be incorporated in the State of Oregon.
- Provide museum services open to the public at least 120 hours per year at designated and reasonable hours and places; Note: COVID closures are acceptable for this grant cycle.
- Have a responsible, competent attendant on duty when museum services are provided to the public;
- Be organized as a public or private non-profit institution that exists on a permanent basis for essentially educational or aesthetic purposes;
- Care for and own or use tangible objects; and
- Exhibits the objects to the public on a regular basis through facilities the museum owns or operates.
For more information, visit Museum Grant.
