1. Help Us Help You

2. Explore the Site Find and download the grant application in pdf. format (this may take a minute) You can save and print  If font looks distorted, highlight all (Control A) and be sure your font is Times New Roman. When completed send to: Brian Carroll Linn County Cultural Coalition P.O. Box 69 Albany, OR 97321 When completed send to: Brian Carroll Linn County Cultural Coalition P.O. Box 69 Albany, OR 97321

3. Grant ranges: $250 - $2,500 Be aware that partial funding is a possibility Historically the majority of past grant awards have not exceeded $1,000. Double check proposal deadlines and “must be completed” dates on application

4. Be a qualifying 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Or be sponsored by a qualifying 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Address Culture: arts, heritage, or humanities Promote Linn County Cultural Plan Priorities (See slide six for a link to the full cultural plan) Demonstrate Benefit to residents and visitors to Linn County

5. You must be registered in the State of Oregon as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with proper tax ID This is your Employee Identification Number otherwise known as EIN # If you are not registered, you must find a registered organization that is willing to act as your fiscal sponsor.

6. Your project or program must advance the pursuit of at least one of the following: Arts – literary, visual, dance, music, drama Heritage – history, genealogy, ethnicity, diversity Humanities – creativity, inspiration, imagination

7. 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 Click here for a copy of the full Linn County Cultural Plan

8. Be sure your proposal narrative clearly explains “who” will benefit from your project or program. Kids (note age group if possible) Seniors Families Specific ethic groups Poverty or Underserved ???????

9. Be sure your proposal narrative clearly explains “how” specific groups will benefit from your project or program. Education Collaboration Public Awareness - Civic or Social Development Individual or Community Enrichment ???????

10. Write Concisely – be careful of wordiness and redundancies Be specific – clearly explain and describe main points and support with evidence Organize – stay on topic in logical procession Let someone else proofread for clarity – you will always read what you thought you wrote Very last – check grammar, spelling, and format

11. The goal of the Community Cultural Participation Grant Program is to stimulate grassroots efforts that will support Arts and Culture in Linn County It is our duty and desire to meet this mission, so please apply and help us to help you! Best of luck from the Linn County Cultural Coalition