The Curry County Cultural Coalition announces that competition for 2017 Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) funds is now open to nonprofit affiliates in Curry County. Grants of up to $1,000 are available to groups that promote, preserve, and enhance the arts, heritage, and humanities resources found in Curry County.
Applications for grants for 2017 projects are due by November 10, 2016. Grants will be distributed to recipients at a reception in Gold Beach on December 3, 2016. Projects funded for 2017 must be completed and final reports received by September 30, 2017.
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 the 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 reviews applications annually and awards grants to groups that fulfill the OCT mission of increasing public participation in Oregon culture.
The Curry County Cultural Coalition board is comprised of members from throughout Curry County. Nancy Angelesco, Paulianne Balch-Rancourt, and Elaine Roemen reside in Port Orford. Alexandra Eyer, Juli Marstall, and Jeanne Steele live in Gold Beach. Jon Carlson, Emily Grimes, Timm Rolek, and Chuck Weller represent Brookings.
Curry County organizations and projects that received OCT funds for 2016 were:
- Brookings Area Council for the Arts for its American Music Festival concerts in the park series at Azalea Park, Brookings. $1,000
- Dori Randall Performing Arts Center for backdrop renovation. $1,000
- Chetco Pelican Players for its summer youth acting camp. $1,000
- Curry Arts, Inc. for artist workshops. $500
- Ellensburg Theater for energy and safety renovations. $1,000
- Friends of the Langlois Library for an evening with Shannon Applegate. $600
- Port Orford Arts Council for a sound system acquisition. $1,000
- Port Orford Public Library Foundation for creative song writing for 3rd & 4th grades. $1,000
- Southern Oregon Kite Festival for the young poets’ contest. $320
- Southern Oregon Public Television (SOPTV) for its student showcase. $500
For additional information and to download a grant application visit the Curry County Cultural Coalition website at www.curryccc.org. To learn how you can contribute to Oregon culture visit www.culturaltrust.org.
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