Oregon — The Oregon Arts Commission announced $1,759,580 in FY2026 Sustaining Arts Program grants to 355 nonprofit arts organizations statewide. The redesigned program—updated in 2025—aims to provide a more equitable distribution of funds, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. The new formula accounts for each organization’s annual expenses, number of applicants, and available funding, ensuring proportional support for groups of all sizes.
“These grants reflect our ongoing commitment to invigorating Oregon’s diverse artistic communities,” said Commission Chair Subashini-Ganesan Forbes. “The extensive grantee list highlights the many organizations operating with impeccable vision to nourish and energize their respective communities.”
The Sustaining Arts Program includes both Group A organizations (annual budgets under $150,000) and Group B organizations (budgets $150,000 and above). Funds are unrestricted and may be used to support ongoing operations, programming, and community engagement efforts.
FY2026 Sustaining Arts Program grant totals by region:
- Central total: $92,297
- Greater Eastern – North total: $18,284
- Greater Eastern – South total: $7,368
- Portland Metro total: $1,066,685
- Mid-Valley total: $96,736
- North Central total: $7,368
- North Coast total: $52,929
- Northeast total: $30,539
- South Central total: $7,791
- South Coast total: $33,007
- Southern total: $86,715
- South Valley/Mid Coast total: $259,861
Total statewide distribution: $1,759,580 to 355 organizations
The Oregon Arts Commission operates within Business Oregon and receives support from the Oregon Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information is available at artscommission.oregon.gov.
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