BAKER CITY — Applications are now open for cultural grants in Baker County.

The Baker County Cultural Coalition, which is part of the Oregon Cultural Trust, receives funding each year to provide small grants to arts, culture, heritage and humanities organizations in Baker County.

There are two grant deadlines each year: May 15 and Oct. 15.

The coalition members are appointed by the Baker County commissioners and oversee the program.

Individual artists, organizations, businesses and nonprofits can apply for grants to help fund projects that meet the Baker County Cultural Plan at https://tinyurl.com/wras9mrd.

Recent grants funded new doors for the Eastern Oregon Museum in Haines, a radio class for KBZR, a website for We Like ‘Em Short film festival and productions for Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre.

Cultural plan

The cultural plan includes four priorities:

• Encourage the development and improvement of public spaces for performance and cultural activities.
• Improve communication and coordination of cultural activities.
• Provide support for groups related to fine arts, performing arts, humanities and local heritage.
• Provide support for the development of individuals in arts, humanities, heritage awareness and skills.

Grants

The average grant size is $500. The next deadline is May 15.

Individuals and groups are limited to one grant per calendar year.

Download the application at www.bakercounty.org/cultural_plan/bccc.html.

The completed application can be emailed to bakercountycc@gmail.com or dropped off at Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St.

A report is required after the completed project.

For more information about the application process, contact Brian Vegter, coalition chair, at dogbri@icloud.com or 541-325-1689.