Linn County Cultural Coalition Grants 2008
January 4th, 2008
Linn County Cultural Coalition Grant Information 2008
The Linn County Cultural Coalition is currently soliciting proposals for projects in the arts, historical heritage, and humanities in Linn County. The Coalition has a total of approximately $10,000 available for grants in this first funding cycle.
Linn County Cultural Coalition Statement of Purpose:
“Envisions a county with access to its rich and diverse arts, humanities, and historical heritage, a heritage which celebrates community pride and individuality.”
As a result, the funding priority will be to disseminate funds in as many communities in Linn County as possible.
How to Apply
Five completed copies of the attached grant application should be mailed or delivered to: Brian Carroll/Linn County Parks & Recreation Department/3010 Ferry St SW, Albany, OR 97322. Grants must be received by February 22, 2008 at 5:00 PM. If you have questions please contact Brian Carroll at 541/967-3917, (bcarroll@co.linn.or.us) or Audie Heikkila at (503) 394-3389, (sciofeedandcountrystore@yahoo.com). The Coalition will review the proposals and make funding decisions by March 5, 2008. An awards presentation will be held on March 19, 2008 and grantees must have a representative at the ceremony to receive funding.
Grants will be awarded in the range of $250 to $2,000, pending availability of funding. Please be aware that your project may not be awarded the full amount requested. Project must be completed by March 2, 2009 and any exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Guidelines
Proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)3 organization; a copy of your tax exempt letter must accompany your proposal. (See attached grant application form). Organizations or individuals who do not have their own 501(c)3 status can be sponsored by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Proposals must address culture—the arts, historical heritage, and/or humanities—in Linn County and must reflect the priorities of the Linn County Cultural Plan:
• Increase Public Awareness of Cultural Resources
• Encourage Collaboration within and between Cultural Disciplines
• Enhance Funding and Access to Art, Heritage, and Humanities Activities
• Create a Lifelong Spectrum of Cultural Education Opportunities for all County Residents
You can find copies of the Linn County Cultural Plan at your local libraries, visitor centers, and city halls or request a copy by e-mailing linncountyculturalcoalition@yahoo.com or parks@co.linn.or.us.
