Multnomah County Cultural Coalition 2021 Grant Cycle Open

The Multnomah County Cultural Coalition (MCCC) announces its 2021 Community Cultural Participation (CCP) Grant Program cycle.

Grants between $1,000 - $2,000 will be awarded to Multnomah County-based organizations and projects that foster a community that is opportunity-rich in cultural offerings, make culture more accessible and affordable, and/or encourage new cultural activities and organizations. New this year: to help organizations adapt to the COVID-19 landscape, we are inviting applications for general operating support and capital/capacity-building investments, as well as for events/program support.

The 2021 grant application is now available online here.

The deadline to apply is October 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m PST. 

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend any of the following events to learn about the grant and application process. 

• Thursday, September 17, 2020, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, via ZOOM.
• Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 5:30-7:00 PM, via ZOOM.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants can be nonprofit organizations, registered neighborhood associations, artist collectives, groups of citizens with a declared common purpose consistent with the goals of this grant program, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must be headquartered within Multnomah County. Individuals are ineligible. IRS 501(c)3 status is not required to apply, unless you are applying for general operating support.

If you are applying for an event, capacity building, or capital grant, funding can be used to support or adapt a specific cultural event or program as long as it is open to the public and primarily targets the residents of Multnomah County. (The organization recognizes that online events may capture a larger audience: they will support organizations with a history of focusing on Multnomah County.)

Recipients of CCP grants in two consecutive years are not eligible to apply for funds the following year. For example, an organization that was awarded grants to take place in 2019 and 2020 is not eligible to apply for 2021 funds and must wait until the 2022 grant cycle to reapply.

For more information about our grants cycle and criteria, please visit www.multcoculturalcoalition.org.

How to Apply for a CCP Grant:

1. Read full 2021 grant criteria here.
2. Applicants must complete and electronically submit an online application no later than 11:59 PM PST Friday, October 2, 2020. 
3. To access the CCP online application questions and guidelines visit racc.submittable.com and click on Multnomah County Cultural Coalition’s application.
4. Applicants may consult with MCCC regarding eligibility and review criteria up to one week prior to the grant deadline. (Email info@multcoculturalcoalition.org, or DM on Facebook or Instagram @multcoculturalco.)
5. Applicants having issues applying online should contact Submittable FAQ or email info@multcoculturalcoalition.org for additional assistance.

For more information, visit www.multcoculturalcoalition.org.