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Eligible arts organizations are invited to apply for Operating Support Grants

The City of Portland's Office of Arts & Culture has published new grant guidelines for its next cycle of Operating Support Grants. Eligible nonprofit arts organizations are invited to apply.

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Over $5.8 million in grants support Portland’s creative ecosystem in 2025-26

Arts and culture help make Portland more vibrant, connected and creative. Through taxpayer-funded investments, the Office of Arts & Culture works to ensure that Portlanders can experience a wide variety of performances, exhibitions, arts education experiences and cultural events throughout the city.

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Portland City Council approves additional $1.6M for Portland arts organizations

Portland City Council approved a one-time allocation of Arts Tax funds to provide additional support for local arts organizations yesterday.

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Arts & Culture to award $2.8M+ in General Operating Support grants to local arts organizations in 2025-26

The Office of Arts & Culture's General Operating Support program provides essential resources to local arts organizations.

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Recap: Arts & Culture granted $5.6M+ to Portland’s creative ecosystem in 2024-25

This article looks back at Arts & Culture’s grantmaking efforts in fiscal year 2024-25, which ended on June 30, 2025.

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25 Portland arts groups receive an additional $170K+ from Arts & Culture, amid local, national funding challenges

To address financial hardship, Arts & Culture is pleased to award 25 of its General Operating Support grantee organizations will additional funding.

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$7.8 million from the Arts Access Fund is headed to Portland schools

Portland's six school districts will receive nearly $8 million for the 2024-25 school year from the Arts Access Fund, powered by the Arts Tax.

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Office of Arts & Culture to award $4M+ in grants to local arts organizations in 2025

General Operating Support grantees strengthen the region’s cultural ecosystem and economy—bringing arts access to all Portlanders, from classes and community events to free concerts and theater camps.

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