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Application for 2026 Public Program Grants

Instructions for this form:

  • There are two pages of this application. Page 1 asks for your organization’s information and eligibility questions, which you must complete to continue to the next page. Page 2 asks for details about your program proposal.
  • All fields with an asterisk (*) are required.
  • You may save your form at any time by checking the box at the top of the form or clicking the link at the bottom of the form. Save the username and password you create upon saving the form - you’ll need these to re-access your form. 
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  • Applications open: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Applications due: Friday, April 3, 2026, by 5:00 pm PT
  • Awards announced: mid-June 2026
  • Grant period (the date range that funded programs/events must be held): July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
  • Interim Reporting due: Friday, December 11, 2026
  • Final Reporting due: Friday, August 13, 2027 at 5:00 pm PT
  • If you have questions about this form or the application process, please contact Alex Stoehr, Grants Manager, at grants@oregonhumanities.org or (503) 241-0543, ext. 110.










Grant Eligibility



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If you are eligible for this grant according to the previous questions, please proceed to the next page to tell us about your grant program proposal. If you have questions about eligibility, please email grants@oregonhumanities.org.

Page 2 of 2025 Public Program Grant Application

Note: If you refresh this page, the application will return you to Page 1. We recommend drafting your answers in a separate document and copying and pasting them into this application form.

The application form does not accept special formatting.
Information about your Public Program



Program Details
Program Creation





Program's relationship to participants/audiences




Program Alignment with Oregon Humanities’ Mission and Grant’s Purpose
Oregon Humanities is committed to bringing people together across backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs as we live out our mission of connecting people and communities through conversation, storytelling, and participatory programs to inspire understanding and collaborative change. 
 
The goal for this grant is to fund programs that explore challenging questions and strive for connected communities. We’re particularly interested in programs that engage various audiences and explore complex topics, helping people to connect, reflect, and cultivate a stronger sense of agency in their communities.

Additional Information


Budget


Please complete and upload the 2026 Public Program Grant budget form in addition to completing this application form.


Note: The budget form is a Google Sheet, and this link will prompt you to create your own copy of the budget form. Edit your budget in Google Sheets, and then click File >> Download >> PDF (.pdf) to download your budget file as a PDF to upload with your application. Contact us if you have issues filling out your budget form at grants@oregonhumanities.org.


Make sure your budget form clearly shows how the Oregon Humanities grant funding you are requesting will be spent. Please be sure to review these sections of the grant listing before creating your budget: Matching Funds Requirements, Approved Activities for Awards, and Ineligibility, Restrictions, and Compliance Standards for Grant Awards. Click here to visit the 2026 Public Program Grant listing.


Failure to list required matching funds, including prohibited or ineligible activities in this grant request could result in your application being removed from committee consideration.



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Required Documentation and Information


Contact Information
The Project Lead must be a staff member or Board of Directors member at your organization. The Project Lead will be the main point of contact for all OH communications about your application and/or funding award. The Authorizing Official must be the organization’s Executive Director or a Board of Directors member with financial signatory authority for the program.

The Project Lead and Authorizing Official must be two separate contacts.
Project Lead Information






 
Authorizing Official Information
Authorizing Official cannot be the same contact as Project Lead.






 

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Checklist of Certifications and Agreements for Public Programs Grants, 2026
Checking each of the boxes below indicates your agreement with the corresponding statements.


Review and Submit your Application


Upon clicking the “Review and Submit” button below you will be asked to confirm all the details of your application. Please review and click "Confirm" at the bottom of the following page to submit your application.


Upon submission of your application you will receive an email containing a copy of your application.
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