RACC is delighted to launch this year’s Portland Arts Project Grant program (PAPG). This opportunity is designed by RACC in partnership with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, who has contracted with RACC to administer a longstanding program for artists and organizations as part of its Small Grants initiatives. PAPG applications will […]
Grants
FY26 Washington County Sponsorship Awardees
In spring 2026, RACC piloted a sponsorship opportunity for nonprofit arts organizations in Washington County to support cultural events and arts programming slated for public presentation between May and August 2026. With a budget of $30,000 for sponsorships and an additional $10,000 to support direct community engagement, RACC was able to support 25 summer arts […]
Second Round of Portland Arts Project Grants Awards $1,220,000 to 274 Artists and Organizations
In partnership with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $1,220,000 in arts funding to 274 Portland-based artists and arts and culture organizations through the second round of Portland Arts Project Grants. This round supports 179 individual artists and 95 arts and culture organizations, […]
FY26 Portland Arts Project Grant Awardees
In partnership with the City or Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, RACC designed and administered the FY26 Portland Arts Project Grant (PAG) program to support the making and sharing of artistic work and the development of the arts community in Portland, Oregon. Individual artists, arts organizations, arts businesses, and other nonprofits applied for grant funding to […]
RACC Grant Administration Guide
Congratulations on receiving a Grant from RACC! This page provides all the information you will need to administer your grant, including appropriate acknowledgement of the grant support. Please email grants@racc.org at any time with questions or if you need assistance! Step 1: Complete Your Grant Agreement Step 2: Provide Payment Information Step 3: Acknowledge funding […]
$116,000 in Professional Development Grants Awarded to 74 Artists!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information Meech Boakye Communications Lead, RACC mboakye@racc.org Portland, OR – June 25, 2025. RACC is proud to announce that 74 Professional Development Grants totaling $116,000 have been awarded! Of this pool, 55% of these grantees are receiving a RACC grant for the first time. Our Professional Development Grant Program supports artists […]
FY25 Professional Development Grant Program
Congratulations to the 74 Professional Development Grantees! These awards, totaling $116,000, will support artists and arts administrators by offsetting expenses related to unique opportunities that will significantly impact their artistic career or business development. This spring, RACC received a total of 234 applications and 32% of applicants were selected to receive funds. Of this pool, […]
1.2 Million in Arts Funding Awarded to 275 Portland Artists and Organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR — February 20th, 2025. In collaboration with the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $1.2 million in arts funding to 275 Portland-based artists and arts and culture organizations. Of these recipients, 185 awardees are individual artists, 90 awardees are […]