News Release

November 3, 2022

Sherman County Cultural Coalition

Contact: Melva Thomas (541-980-4968)

              shermanculturalcoalition@gmail.com

 

2022 Fall Grant Awards Announced by Cultural Coalition

 

Fall grant awards for 2022 have been announced by the Sherman County Cultural Coalition (SCCC) committing $12,526.00 to projects that strengthen existing cultural resources or engage the community in the arts, heritage or humanities in Sherman County.

 

Nine project applications met the goals and priorities established by the Coalition in the Sherman County Cultural Plan.  Successful applicants and projects are as follows: City of Grass Valley – Annual Easter Egg Hunt; City of Wasco – Train Depot Upgrades; Condon Chamber of Commerce – Sherman County Harvest Fest; Sherman County School – Artist in Residence; Sherman County Pickleball Club – Rufus Outdoor Courts; SC Wellness/SC Prevention – Turkey Trot/5K Family Walk/Run; Sherman Kids Zone – Holiday Community Celebrations; Sherman PTO – Youth Events 2022-23; Wasco School Events Center – Monthly Movie Nights.

 

Funding for these community projects was made possible with a grant award received from the Oregon Cultural Trust, matching funds generously provided by Sherman County and additional funds awarded this year to all Cultural Coalitions from the Oregon Community Foundation.  Applications for the next grant cycle will be available in the spring of 2023.

 

The Oregon Cultural Trust, with donations from Oregonians, funds 1400+ nonprofits in Oregon in the areas of arts, heritage, and humanities.  When you donate to any of the 1400+ on the list, you can qualify for a state tax credit.  Visit https://culturaltrust.org/ to learn how you can get involved and qualify for the tax credit.

 

For additional information on the Sherman County Cultural Coalition, please visit our website at https://www.shermancountyculturalcoalition.com .