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Hello Oregonians!

Dates for our upcoming grant cycles are available for quick reference below. In the menu above, explore Funding Areas for in depth details on our funding priorities. Other news is also posted on our blog here, and feel free to follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

2027 at a glance:

• Fast Track Arts Grants - open to small organizations in the arts.
  
  • Inquiry forms are not needed for Fast Track Arts requests.
  • The Application is available 24/7 to eligible organizations.
  • Deadline: apply any time
• Standard Grants - open to large organizations in arts and education.
  
  • Inquiry forms are reviewed three times per year, after the deadlines below.
  • Standard Grant Deadlines:
    • Inquiry Form Due: February 5, 2027
    • Inquiry Form Due: June 4, 2027
    • Inquiry Form Due: October 1, 2027
  • Selected organizations most well aligned with current funding priorities will be invited to submit an application.

For 2027, both our Fast Track application and our Standard Grant inquiry form will again be open for applicants 24/7. Organizations can work in our grants portal any time and save draft forms to continue later at their convenience. Please read our website for details on our grant programs' guidelines and eligibility criteria. Starting a grant request begins by organizations taking the Eligibility Quiz in our organization grants portal. Read on for a short summary of each grant program's process below.

‍Fast Track Arts Grants

‍Fast Track Arts grant requests can be submitted any time, all year. There is no application deadline for the Fast Track Arts grant program. Typically, applicants receive a decision within 6-8 weeks of submitting their grant request.

The Fast Track program has a one-step application and is for Oregon arts organizations with annual operating expenses between $25,000-$499,999. This grant program provides one year or multi-year operating support (depending on recent operating expenses and past Miller grant support). Learn more here.

‍Standard Grants

‍Our process to apply for a Standard Grant is two steps; our Inquiry Form (LOI) can be submitted any time, all year. LOIs are reviewed three times each year for Arts and Education organizations during the grant cycle dates below.

• Education organizations: Our Standard Grants are for K-12 Education applicants with annual operating expenses over $25,000.
• Arts organizations: Our Standard Grants are for Arts applicants with annual expenses over $500,000.

Miller Foundation's Standard Grants provide multi-year operating support (up to 2-3 years depending on history of past Miller support) with quick and flexible reporting requirements annually. Learn more here.

Standard Grant Cycle Dates for 2027

Cycle 1 for 2027

• Inquiry Form: LOI open 24/7
• Inquiry Form Due: February 5, 2027
• Invited Application Due: March 19, 2027
• Recipients Notified: May 28, 2027
• Usual Payment Date: July 1, 2027

Cycle 2 for 2027

• Inquiry Form: LOI open 24/7
• Inquiry Form Due: June 4, 2027
• Invited Application Due: July 30, 2027
• Recipients Notified: September 24, 2027
• Usual Payment Date: November 1, 2027

‍Cycle 3 for 2027

• Inquiry Form: LOI open 24/7
• Inquiry Form Due: October 1, 2027
• Invited Application Due: November 19, 2027
• Recipients Notified: January 28, 2028
  
• Usual Payment Date: March 1, 2028

Grants to Individual Artists

The Spark Award for Oregon Artists began as a pilot program in 2024. The three year pilot period is currently in its evaluation period. Thank you to all volunteers, applicants, and panelists shaping the program. The application will re-open in 2027. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed.