Career Opportunity Grants (COG)

Oregon Arts Commission · $500 to $2,000, plus up to $9,000 more from The Ford Family Foundation for eligible visual arts applicants

OpenDue February 10, 2027

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_Who can apply_

Individuals

Oregon residents of 12+ months, 18+, not enrolled in a degree program, with proof of invitation or selection for a specific career opportunity; extra Ford Family Foundation funds for established visual artists, curators and writers with 36 months' residency.

_Disciplines_

Visual ArtsMusicDanceTheaterWritingFilm / VideoCurationArts Writing / Criticism

_Award_

$500 to $2,000, plus up to $9,000 more from The Ford Family Foundation for eligible visual arts applicants

_Deadline_

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 5 p.m. (for activities May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028)

_How to apply_

biz.my.site.com/OAC/s/login/

_Notes_

Covers travel, shipping, fees and childcare so Oregon artists can take up an exhibition, residency or similar invitation; the page says the portal is open for the February round.

_Source_

Community submission · original listing

Last checked October 26, 2026