Grant Application Guidelines 2011–2012
Revised August 2011
Download PDF of Grant Guidelines and Application
The mission of the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition is to encourage projects and activities in the arts, heritage and humanities that relate to the priorities of the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition.
Grant Awards:
Wasco County CTC is now seeking applications for grant funding for projects occurring during the current grant cycle. Grant awards will generally range from $200.00 to $1,000.00 each. The most competitive applications will provide some matching resources, either in contributed goods and services or cash funding. First time applicants may receive greater consideration than repeat applicants.
Grant Cycle:
The grant cycle for the Wasco County CTC shall be the following:
Applications due – December 15
Grant awards announced – January 15
Grant cycle for project to be completed – December 31
Priorities:
- Expose children to art, humanities and local heritage; and/or
- Represent a geographic diversity in Wasco County; and/or
- Develop multicultural awareness; and/or
- Are experimental or small Wasco County projects in the arts, humanities or local heritage
Funds for Wasco County CTC grants come from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Applications for Wasco County CTC grants do not disqualify an application to the Oregon Cultural Trust or other organizations.
Eligibility:
Applications will be accepted only for cultural projects and activities located in Wasco County.
Limitations to Eligibility:
The following are not eligible for Wasco County CTC grant funding:
- Tuition assistance for college, university, or other courses of study;
- Regular on-going operational expenses (i.e. salaries, rent, utilities associated with the organization);
- Projects that have already been completed;
- Grants to offset project deficits.
How to apply:
A completed application will include a Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition grant application form with a budget and typed narrative; 3 copies of the completed application are required. Supplemental materials (references, letters, brochures, videos, etc.) may be submitted but will not be returned. Please remember, details are important. You MUST follow the application guidelines.
Applications will be accepted by mail only. All applications are due on or before December 15, 2010. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Applications should be addressed to:
Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition
c/o Corliss Marsh, Chair
1401 E. 21st Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
Review Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated on how well the proposed project or activity addresses the priorities of the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition. Projects must address at least one or more of the priorities listed at the beginning of these guidelines. Be specific.
Review Process:
Applications will be reviewed by members of the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition. The Coalition will make a final determination of grant awards and decisions will be announced January 15 of the current grant cycle.
Post-Award Reporting Requirements:
Acknowledgement of funding: Grant recipients agree to state in all media announcements, marketing materials, and information campaigns that their activities are "supported by a grant from the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition with funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust to support Oregon's arts, heritage, and the humanities."
Final Report:
Grant recipients are required to submit a final report to the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition within 1 month of the project completion date. The Final Report must be submitted on the FINAL REPORT FORM included with the application packet. Any other Final Report Form will be returned to the applicant. The final report must describe the results of the project or activity; detail how grant funds were used and describe how the priorities of the Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition were met. Please list all additional sources of income or matching funds received as a result of this grant, with dollar amount and source. Also provide final figures for numbers of people served. Failure to provide the required final report will result in a demand for the return of the grant funds.
Further Information:
Questions concerning the application process should be directed to Kay Ericksen at 541-298-1744.