Contact Information:
- Meech Boakye, Communications Lead, RACC, mboakye@racc.org
- Ingrid Carlson, Senior Programs Officer, RACC, icarlson@racc.org
Portland, OR — The Regional Arts & Culture Council is excited to launch a second round of Portland Arts Project Grants, a funding initiative that supports innovative artistic projects in Portland. This program invites applications from Portland-based artists and organizations seeking to advance their work through programming, presentations, events or artistic development that engages and benefits the public. Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to support arts programs and activities that show community impact.
The Portland Arts Project Grant is a $1.2 million grant program building upon the community care, as well as the grantmaking expertise, that RACC team members have cultivated over decades of service. Eligibility for this grant is restricted to applicants legally residing or headquartered within the City of Portland service area.
Funding is awarded through competitive processes that include dozens of community members serving on peer review panels and evaluating each request. RACC has contracted with the City’s Office of Arts & Culture to be one of the organizations providing grantmaking services to artists and arts organizations. In addition to the Portland Arts Project Grant, two other grant opportunities for Portland artists are detailed on the City’s website here.
The grant application is now available with a deadline for submissions on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by 5:00pm. Grant awards will be announced in late January 2026. Applicants can create an account and submit an application through the RACC Opportunity Portal. More information about the grant program, including the full grant guidelines, info sessions, budget office hours, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
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About the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC): For decades, RACC has aimed to serve every neighborhood of our region to ensure that arts and culture are accessible to all. Our nationally acclaimed public art program enlivens parks, community centers, government buildings, libraries and health clinics; brings people and communities together; and makes our region a more vibrant and welcoming place to be. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we work to elevate the voices and visibility of individual artists, creative organizations and arts nonprofits – especially those that serve underrepresented communities – amplifying their impact through grants, professional development and other vital resources. Through strategic partnerships, our team works to build coalitions and lead new initiatives, crafting a shared vision for an equitable future for arts and culture in our region. For more information, please visit racc.org.
About the Office of Arts & Culture at the City of Portland: Arts and culture are integral to our community and vital to Portland’s identity as a center of creativity. Artists and creatives help define Portland’s culture, fuels its economy, and enhance the quality of life for the people who call it home. The City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture celebrates and supports Portland’s creative economy, expanding opportunities for Portlanders to participate in creative experiences through arts education coordination, cultural planning, grantmaking, public art and the Percent for Art program, and more. Our vision: arts at the center of public life in Portland. Learn more at portland.gov/arts.