Grant Application Guidelines for 2027 Projects

PLEASE NOTE: The grant application has been updated.

Award Amounts

The Jackson County Cultural Coalition (JCCC) awards grants that are typically between $500 and $3,000 for projects within Jackson County that support and promote the arts, heritage, and humanities for all residents of Jackson County.

Submission and Deadline

All applications must be emailed to info@jacksoncountyculturalcoalition.org by Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. If you are unable to email your application, please contact the JCCC at least two weeks ahead of the application deadline. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Additional documents beyond those requested (including cover letters) will not be reviewed.

Questions

If you have any questions about submitting a grant application to the JCCC, please contact the JCCC no later than Friday, August 14, 2026 at: info@jacksoncountyculturalcoalition.org. Include your questions and best contact information.

The JCCC Grants 101 PowerPoint offers good information on completing many types of grants.

Eligibility Considerations

Who may apply?

An applicant or its fiscal sponsor must be a domestic nonprofit corporation that is domiciled in Oregon.
Projects must occur between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027.
Individuals are not eligible for a grant.
Any organization that received funding for a prior project but did not complete all required JCCC reports by the stated deadlines will not be considered, unless other arrangements have been made with the JCCC.

What are the funding priorities of the JCCC?

JCCC awards grants for projects within Jackson County that support and promote:
- Participation in and access to cultural activities, the arts, heritage, and humanities, for the residents of Jackson County; and/or
- Cultural and educational opportunities, especially for youth, in Jackson County.

Will we be interviewed?

Yes, an interview is required. A representative of the JCCC will interview a member(s) of each organization that submits a complete application. Interviews will take place between mid-September and the end of October. JCCC’s funding decisions will be sent to all applicants in mid-late November.

Project Considerations

To assist organizations in determining their project’s funding viability and to prepare an application, JCCC lists its basic decision-making guidelines below. These guidelines are used by the JCCC to review each grant application and to make funding recommendations. The JCCC:

Seeks to balance the allocation of monies to arts, heritage, and humanities projects based on the quality and diversity of grant applications it receives.
Values programs that increase awareness and appreciation of local cultural diversity and promote greater inclusivity of diverse artists, groups, and community members.
Values “start-up funding” for smaller cultural entities that helps them become better established and engage in projects that serve their neighborhoods and communities.
Provides some monies as a demonstration of local support to better position organizations for additional funding from larger foundations and grant-giving organizations.
Will consider up to one-third of your budget to fund scholarships and/or free tickets. If your budget includes funding for complimentary tickets, include an explanation of (1) who will receive the tickets, (2) how they are selected, and (3) any logistical support your organization provides to ensure that the recipients are able to attend, such as transportation, supervision, childcare, or other support.
Does not favor proposals seeking funding for marketing or transportation.

Grant Requirements (if your project/program application is funded this year)

1) Organizations funded in 2026 for a 2027 project must submit the following grant report(s):

All grantees’ projects must be completed by December 31, 2027, and a final report is due by January 14, 2028.
If the grantees’ program or timeline differs substantially from their funded application, they must contact JCCC and submit a Grant Repurpose or Major Revision Request form for approval by the JCCC Board by July 30, 2027.

2) All visual or oral publicity for a funded project must include the following acknowledgement: “Funded in part by the Jackson County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust, together investing in Oregon’s arts, heritage, and humanities.”

3) Must provide visual documentation (digital files) for use on the JCCC website to help promote your organization and Jackson County culture.