Saturday Film Club, McMinnville

Apply for a Grant

Applications for the Yamhill County Cultural Coalition grant program typically open October 1 and close November 15 at 11:59 pm PST.

Applicants can expect to be notified of funding decisions in late December, with grant agreements and checks generally issued by the end of January.

All funded activities must take place between January 1 and December 31 of the grant year. Projects must be completed within this timeframe. If a project cannot be completed as proposed, awarded funds may need to be returned. While extensions may be considered in exceptional circumstances, applicants are encouraged to plan projects within the stated grant period.

If significant changes to a funded project or timeline arise, please contact the Yamhill County Cultural Coalition (YCCC) as soon as possible.

Types of Projects YCCC Has Funded

The Yamhill County Cultural Coalition supports a wide range of projects that advance arts, heritage, and humanities in Yamhill County. Below are examples of the types of projects YCCC has funded in previous grant cycles, aligned with our mission and community priorities.

  • Projects that expand access to arts learning, support artists and students, and encourage hands-on creative participation across age groups.

    These projects often advocate for:
    access to arts education, skill-building, mentorship, and lifelong creative learning.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • Chehalem Ceramic Residency Program – artist residencies with public workshops and exhibitions

    • Art Harvest Studio Tour Student Mentorship Program – pairing high school students with working artists

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  • Public programs that bring people together to celebrate culture through shared experiences such as performances, readings, workshops, and community gatherings.

    These projects often advocate for:
    community connection, cultural exchange, and public participation in the arts.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • Terroir Creative Writing Festival – a county-wide literary conference

    • Lunar New Year Celebration – community celebration of Asian culture

    • MLK Day Celebration: “At the Table with Dr. King” – civic and cultural performance honoring Dr. King’s legacy

  • Projects that preserve, interpret, and pass on local history, traditions, and cultural knowledge, often through intergenerational learning.

    These projects often advocate for:
    cultural continuity, historical understanding, and respect for traditional knowledge.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • Coming of Age Ceremony and Plankhouse Construction – cultural revitalization led by Kalapuya Weaving

    • Beverly Cleary Community Literacy Event – place-based literacy and heritage programming

    • Yamhill County Heritage Traveling Trunks – classroom resources focused on Native Oregon and local history

  • Projects that enhance cultural infrastructure and ensure that arts spaces are welcoming, accessible, and available to the public.

    These projects often advocate for:
    equitable access, ADA inclusion, and long-term community cultural spaces.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • Camellia Trail Expansion – community-designed murals in public spaces

    • Black Box Theatre ADA Updates – accessibility improvements for a community performance venue

  • Projects that document, amplify, and share cultural stories through media, journalism, podcasts, and public-facing platforms.

    These projects often advocate for:
    visibility of local culture, informed communities, and inclusive storytelling.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • News Coverage that Empowers Yamhill County Culture – county-focused cultural journalism

    • Ampkwa Advocacy Podcast Launch – MMIP awareness and community advocacy through storytelling

  • Projects that support cultural expression through music, dance, visual arts, and traditional attire, especially for communities that have been historically underrepresented.

    These projects often advocate for:
    cultural pride, representation, and intergenerational transmission of cultural practices.

    Examples of funded projects include:

    • Colors of Colima: Traditional Regional Attire – folklórico dance attire supporting youth performance

    • Hispanic Heritage Month Programs – multi-event celebration of Latino arts and culture