Purpose
The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition grants are funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and awarded to projects that support, maintain, preserve and protect cultural programs in the arts, heritage and humanities.

Applicant Eligibility
Individuals and groups located in Clatsop County are elibible to apply. It is not necessary ot have non-profit status 501(c)(3) status. Small groups and individuals who meet the grant cretiera may be given preference.

Grant funds:  Grants available up to $2,000.

Unallowable Uses of Cultural Coalition Grant
Grants will not be used for deficit reduction, contingency funds, interest on loans, fines or litigation costs, lobbying expenses or tuition for academic study.

Applications

• All applicants must complete the Application Cover Page and the Project Narrative.
• All applications must provide a detailed project budget showing anticipated expenses, revenues and/or contributions from individuals, governments or businesses in support of the project.
• All applications must be typed.
• Unsigned applications will not be accepted.
• Applications may include letters of support or publicity about the project. Newly formed groups and individuals are encouraged to suppoy information and references to facilitate their applications.
• Fax or e-mail applications will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A final project evaluation report will be required from all grant recipients.

Application evaluations

All applications will be evaluated using the criteria and priorities met as described on page four.

Deadlines
November 1st of the year. Applications are accepted between September 15th, until 5pm on November 1st. Postmarks are not accepted.

Notification

Applicants will be notified about the status of their grant in writing within sixty days of the deadline.

Send all application to: Clatsop County Cultural Coalition, PO Box864, Astoria, OR 97103, (503) 861-1328 or (503) 325-0342