Grants available to nonprofits that promote the ARTS, HERITAGE, HUMANITIES in Curry County

The competition for 2012 Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) funds is now open for nonprofit organizations in Curry County.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to nonprofits that promote, preserve, and enhance the arts, heritage, and humanities resources found in Curry County.
 
OCT funds are generated through direct donations, the sales of Cultural Heritage license plates, and individual state tax credits.  One third of the money that OCT grants each year is distributed among 45 county and tribal cultural coalitions, based on population.  These autonomous coalitions set their own priorities and  re-grant OCT funds within their jurisdictions.  The Curry County Cultural Coalition (CCCC) reviews applications annually and awards money to groups that fulfill the OCT mission of increasing public participation in Oregon culture, giving priority to first-time applicants.
 
All Curry County nonprofit organizations involved with the arts, heritage and humanities are encouraged to apply. Application materials are now available at the local library or by emailing Chuck Weller, chair of the CCCC at chuckweller@hotmail.com.  The deadline for application is March 31, and grants will be distributed to winners in April.