Grants

FY2026 Cultural Development Program Awards (PDF)

For more than two decades, the Oregon Cultural Trust has played a vital role in enriching our state’s cultural resources, supporting more than 1,600 nonprofits across Oregon. How? It’s simple. The Cultural Trust empowers Oregonians to leverage their support for arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits with the Cultural Tax Credit. When you match your cultural donation with a gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you direct a portion of your state taxes to fund more than 1,600 cultural organizations.

Donors who contribute to Oregon cultural nonprofits, including ours, are eligible to make a matching donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust and receive a 100% tax credit for their Trust donation (up to $500 for an individual, $1,000 for a couple filing jointly and $2,500 for a Class-C Corporation).

Join the movement and help us Make Culture Count! By using the Cultural Tax Credit, Oregonians and the Cultural Trust have awarded close to $40 million, and counting, to the cultural nonprofits that define our quality of life. Join us by taking your support of Oregon’s arts, heritage and humanities to the next level. Make culture count.

We are proud to announce that as of September 2025 the PKSCA was awarded a $22,950 Cultural Development grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. With this grant we are kicking off our 10 year plan to replace our fleet of traditional-style dragon boats with the 3rd generation boats, made in Taiwan. This grant will help us buy 2 new boats and help to sustain the future of our organization!

Cultural Development Program grant awards provide the recognition and support to significant
cultural projects and programs, preserving and enhancing Oregon’s diverse arts, heritage and
humanities community. Awards support cultural activities occurring between Sept. 1, 2025 and
Aug. 31, 2026.