Creative Heights Grant

Creative Heights grants are for the creation and/or presentation of new and innovative performances, exhibitions, programs, and other works of art and culture. Up to $1 million in projects will be funded annually with grants from $10,000 to $100,000 per project. The initiative aims to increase Oregon’s cultural visibility and vitality while also supporting unique opportunities for Oregonians to experience innovative arts and culture. Please visit their website here to review 2021 Request for Proposals and the Creative Heights FAQs. 

Application Guidelines & Eligibility

Letters of inquiry (LOIs) will be accepted online starting January 5, 2021. The due date for LOIs is February 16, 2021. 

Interested applicants must submit a brief LOI via their online system. You may answer the LOI narrative questions in writing or in a 2-3 minute video (upload). LOIs should describe the proposed project idea, the lead artists/curators/collaborators involved, and how the project idea is distinct or different from previous work. Applicants must also indicate the preliminary grant request ($10,000-$100,000) and include a letter of support from the executive leadership at the lead nonprofit. After review by the OCF Arts Committee, strong proposals that fit with program guidelines will be invited to submit a full application.

Please apply through their website or by using this link.