Jackson County Cultural Coalition

The complete grant application can be download from this page. If you prefer to have the application mailed to you please call the Arts Council Of Southern Oregon at (541) 779-2820 and ask to have the Jackson County Cultural Coalition grant application mailed to you. The deadline for 2009 grant applications is September 15, 2008.

2009 JSCC Grant Application Packet [PDF]

Who is eligible to apply for a Cultural Coalition grant?
Tax-exempt organizations located in Jackson County that work in the Arts, Heritage, and Culture can apply.

What type of arts, heritage and humanities project might be eligible for a grant?
Eligible projects could involve events or programs for galleries, museums, public art and art education; historical societies, sites, landmarks or landscapes; cultural fairs and festivals; concerts or theater series; enrichment and education efforts associated with varied fields including history, philosophy, languages, literature, archaeology, ethics, etc.

What process does the Cultural Coalition go through to make the grants?
On receipt of the application form, the Cultural Coalition will determine whether the proposed project meets the program guidelines. If an application moves beyond the initial screening, the applicant may receive a request for additional information.

What do organizations use the grant dollars for?
Cultural Coalition grants are intended to increase access to the various cultural programs of Jackson County and to increase the participation in cultural programs by all citizens of the county. Proposals may be tailored to fit the needs, strengths and strategies of recipient organizations in order to achieve the Cultural Coalition’s goals.

Can I apply for building repairs or renovations?
Generally not; however, if you project supports access or reflects a clear emergency need, we may make an exception. For example, an access ramp supporting ADA compliance would be a reasonable request as would bilingual signage. Emergency repairs needed to preserve artistic, heritage or cultural resources may also be considered.

Can our organization apply for support for its endowment?
Because of the size of the grant pool we are not considering requests to support endowments

Can our organization apply for support for general operations?
No, we are not considering requests to support general operating expenses.

How many grants will be made in 2006? We anticipate making 10 – 15.

Our community group seems to fit your guidelines, but we have never received a grant before. Are we eligible?
Yes, organizations that have not received prior institution funding are encouraged to apply.

I am opening a Jackson County office for a nonprofit that is headquartered outside the county. Can I apply?
No. To be eligible for Cultural Coalition support, the organization must be headquartered in Jackson County.

Can individuals apply for grants? My organization does not yet have independent nonprofit status. Can we apply for a grant?
Individuals cannot apply for grants, and organizations that do not have tax-exempt status cannot apply either. However, individuals and nonqualified organizations may partner with qualified fiscal sponsors who are tax exempt.

Can an organization apply for more than one grant in a given funding cycle?
Generally not. We prefer to spread the funding among a range of organizations. However, if an organization submits more than one application which can impact substantially different populations or locations, we my consider exceptions.

What is the size of the grants?
Grants usually range from $500 to $1500.