COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

GRANT ELIGIBILITY

What We Fund

Examples of fundable goals include, but are not limited to:

Technical Assistance/Capacity Building Goals

• Professional development and organizational capacity initiatives such as: working with arts and culture professionals to develop an organizational business plan, funding strategies, marketing plans or other capacity building initiatives
• Technology advancement such as: website development, systems development for ticketing, graphic design or other organizational needs
• Enhance marketing and communications to residents and visitors through consistent and professional promotions
• Partnerships that support economic and community development efforts

Community Program Goals

• Strong community outreach component such as: performances, exhibitions, screenings, readings or festivals
• Program improvements that increase access to the arts and culture for underserved populations
• Enhance local arts and culture community by offering workshops, lectures, demonstrations, master classes or panel discussions
• Musical performance expansion such as: cultural festivals or celebrations
• Youth programming, including out-of-school opportunities
• Displayed art tours in coordination with local businesses, public institutions, galleries, private collections and artists

What We Don't Fund

Funding restrictions are as follows:

• Organizations that do not serve the greater Hillsboro community
• Capital expenditures or building improvements (i.e. construction or renovation of facilities, lighting or sound systems, computers, or furniture)
• Individual artists, unless sponsored by an arts and culture organization
• Staff wages
• Academic tuition
• Debt retirement or operational deficit
• Food or beverages
• Travel expenses
• Lobbying expense

Other Restrictions

• An organization may submit only one grant application and receive only one grant award per fiscal year.
• Previously funded organizations should be current on all HACC grant agreements and submit Final Report forms for all completed HACC grants (any history of non-compliance may affect grant awards).
• For funded projects that are still in progress, the organization is required to submit a Progress Report form.
• Number of grants and award amounts is dependent upon available HACC funds.
• HACC reserves the right to adjust funding amounts as it deems necessary.

Funded activities must take place between within the fiscal year following the grant deadline (i.e. July 1st to June 30th). No extensions will be given. If the grant cannot be completed in this timeframe, the applicant will be required to relinquish unexpended funds. Grant recipients must notify HACC, in writing, of any changes related to funded activity.

If you have any questions about the grants process, contact us at hacc@ci.hillsboro.or.us.

Funding Level 1: $0 - $1500

Grant Eligibility Criteria

IRS 501(c)(3) status is not required

To be considered for a Level 1 grant, an organization must:

• Exist as an arts or culture organization with a non-profit business model or as an educational institution or social service group with an arts and culture component or partner
• Apply for a grant that specifically addresses the goal(s) defined within this document
• Provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Offer events or activities in Hillsboro or have a primary responsibility to serve the residents of Hillsboro
• Provide a budget summary for the proposed activity
• Provide a roster of board members

 

Funding Level 2: $0 - $3000

Grant Eligibility Criteria

IRS 501(c)(3) status is required

To be considered for a Level 2 grant, an organization must:

• Comply with Level 1 eligibility criteria
• Have IRS 501(c)(3) status. A letter verifying status may be requested.