The Oregon Cultural Trust designates approximately one third of the funds it distributes annually to Cultural Participation Grants to cultural coalitions in Oregon's 36 counties and 9 federally recognized tribes for cultural activities and priorities, and local programs that increase access to cultural resources and opportunities.
The program is intended to increase public participation in all that is culture, through a balance of preservation of the past and investment in the future. It encourages people to actively participate in and enjoy the cultural resources in their communities and fosters the development of a unique cultural identity. Over time, Oregonians will be able to tell the story of cultural development and cultural growth.
Funds are allocated on a formula basis, with an equal base amount for each county and tribal coalition plus a factor for population.
The 45 Cultural Coalitions each issue local grants with the aim to stimulate a grassroots effort to expand arts, heritage and humanities programs. The Trust's goal is to involve community members in creating, sharing, documenting, celebrating, and developing their shared culture. The Cultural Trust is committed to supporting local cultural development, with each area shaping its unique cultural priorities.
Baker County Cultural Coalition www.bakercounty.org | FY2008 grant: $6,012 Cultural Participation Grant |
Benton County Cultural Coalition www.bentonculture.org | FY2008 grant: $10,169.92 Cultural Participation Grant |
Burns Paiute Tribe www.burnspaiute-nsn.gov | FY2008 grant: $5,021.14 Cultural Participation Grant |
Clackamas County Cultural Coalition www.clackamasculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $27,556.53 Cultural Participation Grant |
Clatsop County Cultural Coalition www.clatsopculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $7,276.61 Cultural Participation Grant |
Columbia County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $7,886.25 Cultural Participation Grant |
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw www.ctclusi.org | FY2008 grant: $5,049.59 Cultural Participation Grant |
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde www.grandronde.org | FY2008 grant: $5,349.56 Cultural Participation Grant |
Confederated Tribes of Siletz www.ctsi.nsn.us | FY2008 grant: $5,271.26 Cultural Participation Grant |
Confederated Tribes of Umatilla www.umatilla.nsn.us | FY2008 grant: $5,162.06 Cultural Participation Grant |
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
| FY2008 grant: $5,368.73 Cultural Participation Grant |
Coos County Cultural Coalition http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $8,865.84 Cultural Participation Grant |
Coquille Indian Tribe
| FY2008 grant: $5,053.28 Cultural Participation Grant |
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians
| FY2008 grant: $5,084.44 Cultural Participation Grant |
Crook County Cultural Coalition www.culturalcoalition-prineville.org | FY2008 grant: $6,507.19 Cultural Participation Grant |
Curry County Cultural Coalition www.portorfordart.org | FY2008 grant: $6,312.99 Cultural Participation Grant |
Deschutes County Cultural Coalition www.deschutesculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $14,378.99 Cultural Participation Grant |
Douglas County Cultural Coalition www.dcculture.org | FY2008 grant: $11,379.98 Cultural Participation Grant |
Gilliam County Cultural Coalition http://www.co.gilliam.or.us | FY2008 grant: $5,115.84 Cultural Participation Grant |
Grant County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $5,468.90 Cultural Participation Grant |
Harney County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $5,471.36 Cultural Participation Grant |
Hood River County Trust Coalition www.hoodriverculturaltrust.org | FY2008 grant: $6,311.15 Cultural Participation Grant |
Jackson County Cultural Coalition www.jacksoncountyculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $17,205.93 Cultural Participation Grant |
Jefferson County Cultural Coalition www.jeffcoculture.org | FY2008 grant: $6,315.76 Cultural Participation Grant |
Josephine County Cultural Coalition www.jococulturalarts.org | FY2008 grant: $9,985.56 Cultural Participation Grant |
Klamath County Cultural Coalition www.klamathculturaltrust.org | FY2008 grant: $9,022.55 Cultural Participation Grant |
Klamath Tribe
| FY2008 grant: $5,219.09 Cultural Participation Grant |
Lake County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $5,463.37 Cultural Participation Grant |
Lane County Cultural Coalition www.laneculture.net | FY2008 grant: $25,878.80 Cultural Participation Grant |
Lincoln County Cultural Coalition www.lincolncountyculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $7,735.99 Cultural Participation Grant |
Linn County Cultural Coalition www.linncountyculturalcoalition.org | FY2008 grant: $11,652.53 Cultural Participation Grant |
Malheur County Cultural Trust www.malheurculturaltrust.org | FY2008 grant: $6,949.67 Cultural Participation Grant |
Marion Cultural Development Corp www.marionculturaltrust.org | FY2008 grant: $23,846.17 Cultural Participation Grant |
Morrow County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $5,745.14 Cultural Participation Grant |
Multnomah County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $48,113.61 Cultural Participation Grant |
Polk County Cultural Coalition www.polkwegotculture.org | FY2008 grant: $9,097.22 Cultural Participation Grant |
Sherman County Cultural Coalition
| FY2008 grant: $5,114.61 Cultural Participation Grant |
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition www.tcpm.org | FY2008 grant: $6,568.95 Cultural Participation Grant |
Umatilla County Cultural Coalition www.umatillacountyculture.org | FY2008 grant: $9,436.45 Cultural Participation Grant |
Union County Cultural Coalition www.unioncountyculture.org | FY2008 grant: $6,543.14 Cultural Participation Grant |
Wallowa County Cultural Coalition www.wallowa.net | FY2008 grant: $5,438.79 Cultural Participation Grant |
Wasco County Cultural Coalition http://www.wascoculturaltrust.org | FY2008 grant: $6,479 Cultural Participation Grant |
Washington County Arts, Heritage and Humanities Coalition www.westsideculturalalliance.org/wccc/index.htm | FY2008 grant: $35,763.57 Cultural Participation Grant |
Wheeler County Cultural and Heritage Coalition wheelercountycultural.homestead.com/ | FY2008 grant: $5,096.18 Cultural Participation Grant |
Yamhill County Cultural Coalition www.yamhillcountyculture.org | FY2008 grant: $10,633.91 Cultural Participation Grant |