ASTORIA, ORE.—The deadline is approaching for qualified nonprofit organizations to submit their applications for a 2026 grant from the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition. Applications must be received electronically by 5:00pm Friday, October 31st. Awards—for projects that support, maintain, preserve and protect cultural programs in the arts, heritage and humanities in Clatsop County—will be announced in late December 2025. Checks will be presented at an award ceremony at Suomi Hall at 6:00pm Thursday, January 8th 2026. These grant awards are for activities occurring between January 1st, 2026, and December 31st, 2026. Grant funds of up to $2,500 are available per project.
Organizations with 501(c)3 nonprofit status that are registered with the Oregon Cultural Trust are eligible to apply for grants through the cultural coalition. Individuals also may apply when sponsored by a nonprofit fiscal agent that is registered with the Oregon Cultural Trust.
The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition receives its funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust. In addition, the coalition was awarded two grants of $5,000 each from the Oregon Community Foundation and the Roundhouse Foundation to re-grant in 2026. The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition anticipates having nearly $24,000 to award for 2026.
If you have questions about submitting an application, don’t hesitate to connect with a coalition member for information and support. Email information@clatsopculturalcoalition.org or visit
clatsopculturalcoalition.org/index.html.
About the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Grants
Funding priorities for Clatsop County Cultural Coalition grants include:
• Raising awareness of culture in the visual and performing arts, heritage, and/ or humanities.
• Supporting the preservation, functionality, and/or sustained usage of physical facilities for visual and performing arts, heritage, and/or humanities in Clatsop County.
• Strengthening the overall health of existing nonprofit organizations, schools, individuals, or businesses related to visual and performing arts, heritage, and/or humanities in Clatsop County.
The Clatsop County Cultural Coalition strives to nurture culture in Clatsop County and promote the Oregon Cultural Trust. Allocating cultural trust funds in the form of grants is the Coalition’s primary function. Members represent diverse geographic locations and participate in the full range of local arts, heritage, and humanities. Members also can be selected at large. The Coalition endeavors to encourage support and participation in our culture in any way our combined resources can provide.