The City of Tigard is seeking applications for its Community Events Grant to support events that provide economic, artistic, and cultural benefits to Tigard residents and businesses.
Donor Name: City of Tigard
State: Oregon
City: Tigard
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/12/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Community Event Grants are provided on an annual basis through a competitive process to tax-exempt organizations, other governmental agencies, and organizations with a fiscal sponsor. The objective of the community event grant program is to create a greater sense of community and Tigard identity for all Tigard community members.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be the following organization:
- Any tax-exempt organization including those recognized under IRC 501(c)3, 501(c)4, and 501(c)6;
- Not a for-profit business;
- Other governmental agencies;
- And the exception to the above requirement is if organization has a fiscal sponsor that is a tax-exempt organization.
- Event must promote tourism and/or draw audiences outside of a 50-mile radius.
- Event must take place within City limits.
- Applicants must still be able to implement the event if awarded an amount less than the requested funding.
- Applicants must provide a tax-exempt letter or proof of a fiscal sponsor with the tax-exempt letter of the sponsor. The exception to this requirement is other governmental agencies.
- Applicants must provide the most recent annual budget. The budget should identify the period to which it applies, beginning and ending balances, major revenue sources, major expenditure categories, and number of authorized positions.
- Applicants must provide a budget outlining how the funds will be spent if the requested amount is granted to the organization.
- Applicants must provide a recent audit report or financial statement, demonstrating fiscal responsibility; or explanation as to why these items cannot be provided.
- Applicants must include, in their application, the benefit per Tigard community member served.
- Applicants must provide the number of Tigard residents participating in the event.
- If a Special Event Permit is required for the event, the permit must be approved by the City of Tigard prior to a check being issued to the applicant. Examples of “Special Events” include Fun Runs/Walks, Festivals, Concerts and Sports Tournaments.
- Organization must have experienced leadership capable of implementing and managing the event.
- If the applicant receives funds from the City of Tigard, the applicant must agree to provide a progress report on the use of funds, 6 months after receiving the funds.
- If the applicant has received grant funds from the City of Tigard in a prior year, then applicant must explain how the organization spent the funds.
- Grant awardees must recognize the City of Tigard as a sponsor of the event in all published material recognizing sponsors.
- All required documents are accurate, complete, and submitted by the application deadline.
For more information, visit City of Tigard.
