Tillamook County Cultural Coalition

TCCC Members (L to R): Della Stone, Cassie McDonald, Dennis Wagner, Jean Scholtz,
Linda Stephenson, Christi Clark, Marianne Gienger, Marti Rhea and Lainie Koch.
(Marti J. Rhea/Photoart by Marti, LLC)

	Where do the grant funds come from? To receive Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) grant funds, every county must have created a local Cultural Plan and had it approved by the OCT. Tillamook County completed its plan and had it approved in Fall of 2004.

Who may apply for these grants? Any individual, non-profit organization, or local government agency is eligible to apply. An individual must be a resident of Tillamook County, and organizations must maintain a registered headquarters in Tillamook County.

	What is the deadline for submitting grant proposals? Grant requests are considered and awarded once each year in January. Deadlines for receiving grants is January 5. Grants will be awarded by January 30. Projects must be completed by the end of the calendar year.

How much money is available? The total amount of grant funds available to residents of Tillamook County is estimated at $3,000-$5,000 the first year, January 2005. This amount is expected to grow in subsequent years with community donations and matching funds. The individual grant amounts will vary and will be award according to the five priorities stated in the Tillamook County Cultural Plan.

- Top of Page -

Are there priorities that will be considered in awarding these grants?

There are five priorities that will be used to consider all grant applications. Each priority is assigned a percentage of total grant funds to be awarded:

1. EDUCATION: Projects relating to cultural education in grades K-12, and the greater community.
2. COMMUNITY ARTS: Projects relating to an annual county-wide cultural event.
3. HERITAGE: Projects relating to documenting history or restoration.
4. ENVIRONMENT: Projects relating to open space, natural beauty, forest, salmon.
5. TRADITIONS: Projects relating to local foods and traditional arts.

What projects are not eligible for grant funds?

Non-eligible projects include:

• Those designed to benefit an organization’s members or adherents.
• Those which propagandize or directly influence elections or legislation.
• Those meant to provide ongoing operating funds.

- Top of Page -

How does the Oregon Cultural Trust add to their trust fund?

Basically in two ways:

1. Through the sale of Cultural Trust license plates for automobiles.
2. Through tax-credit donations.

Learn more about how you can support the OCT and benefit from the 100% tax credit donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust by visiting www.culturaltrust.org.

Can individuals and businesses donate directly to the TCCC?

Members of TCCC are available to speak to your organization or group about ways to increase local funding through your matching donations. Contact any member of the TCCC listed below.

How can I learn more about the TCCC grants and obtain a grant application?

View the following PDF files*:

• TCCC Cultural Plan 2009
• Grant Guidelines 2009
• TCCC Brochure

Packets containing the grant criteria and guidelines may be obtained at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 2nd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141. We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 - 4 pm or call 503-842-4553. The Museum is closed Sundays, Mondays & Major Holidays.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION BOARD ROSTER 2009

For more information about the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition, please email any of the TCCC Board (above).

*To access any of the following forms, you'll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Don't have it? It's Free, just click the Get Acrobat Reader Icon at the left and download the version you need for your computer.

- Top of Page -