The Lane County Cultural Coalition’s Cultural Grant is seeking applications for grant program.
Donor Name: Lane County Cultural Coalition
State: Oregon
County: Lane County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Cultural Opportunity Grants are funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and administered by the Lane County Cultural Coalition. projects taking place. While a project may extend beyond these dates, the portion of the project being funded by LCCC needs to occur during the grant period. The intent of this grant program is to:
- Protect and stabilize cultural resources, creating a solid foundation for the future.
- Expand public awareness and improving the quality of arts, humanities, and heritage.
- Increasing access to and use of culture in Oregon.
- Ensure that Oregon-based cultural resources are strong and dynamic contributors to quality of life in Oregon’s communities.
Priorities
Cultural Opportunity Grants provide county recognition and support to significant cultural programs and projects, preserving and enhancing Lane County’s diverse arts, heritage and humanities efforts. LCCC has identified three priorities for funding. These priorities are:
- Access: Cultural activities in Lane County will be affordable, accessible and inclusive throughout Lane County.
- Awareness: Residents of Lane County will have increased knowledge of cultural activities.
- Education: Encourage cultural education and activities in Lane County.
Funding Information
Grants are for up to $2,500.
Grant Period
January 1st and December 31st, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals, groups, organizations, educational institutions, public organizations, and for-profit and non-profit businesses are eligible to apply for this grant.
- Applicants/organizations may submit only ONE proposal. Lane County Cultural Coalition will only consider one proposal per applicant/organization. If you are considering multiple projects for which to pursue the LCCC Cultural Opportunity Grant and would like feedback from an LCCC board member.
- Lane County Cultural Coalition will only fund an applicant/organization for up to three consecutive years with a required fourth year “off” before considering the same applicant/organization for further funding. This is to ensure that they can fund as many different projects as possible and to encourage organizers to seek diverse funding sources.
Ineligibility
The following are not eligible for Cultural Opportunity Grant funding:
- Applicants/organizations who have received LCCC funding for the last three consecutive years (2024, 2025, and 2026)
- Tuition assistance for college, university, or other formal courses of study.
- Projects that have already been completed.
- Grants to offset project deficits.
- Events whose primary purpose is for a non-cultural cause.
- Projects or initiatives whose primary purpose is associated with fundraising, such as donor recognition, solicitation, or grant writing.
For more information, visit Lane County Cultural Coalition.
