The Yamhill County Cultural Coalition (YCCC) is a volunteer-led nonprofit that supports arts, heritage, and humanities throughout Yamhill County through an annual grant program. We fund community-based cultural projects that reflect local priorities and increase public access to cultural experiences.

YCCC supports a broad range of cultural work, including:

• Arts education and creative programming

• Local history and heritage preservation

• Community festivals, exhibitions, and performances

• Humanities programs and cultural storytelling

• Projects serving youth, elders, and the wider community

• Projects must benefit residents of Yamhill County.

Eligibility details are outlined in each year’s grant guidelines, but generally:

• Applicants must be based in or serving Yamhill County

• Both organizations and individuals may be eligible

• Projects must be cultural in nature (arts, heritage, or humanities)

Specific eligibility requirements are provided during the application period.

The YCCC grant application typically opens on October 1 and closes on November 15 at 11:59 pm PST.

Applicants can expect to be notified of funding decisions in late December, with grant agreements and checks generally issued by the end of January.

All funded activities must take place between January 1 and December 31 of the grant year. Projects should be completed within this timeframe.

If significant changes to a project or timeline occur, recipients are expected to contact YCCC as soon as possible.

Grant applications are reviewed by panels that include community volunteers and YCCC board members. Funding decisions are guided by established criteria that reflect local cultural priorities, community impact, and feasibility.

YCCC is led by an all-volunteer board made up of Yamhill County residents with experience and interest in arts, heritage, humanities, and community cultural work. Board members help guide the Coalition’s priorities and participate in the grant review process.

YCCC welcomes community interest and involvement. While we are not always recruiting board members, we are happy to answer questions and share information about future opportunities.

To learn more, please email yccc@chehalemculturalcenter.org.

Information about donations and cultural funding support is available through the Oregon Cultural Trust. More details can be found on our Oregon Cultural Trust page.

Yes. All grant recipients are required to submit a final report at the conclusion of their funded project.

Final reports may be submitted any time after the project has been completed and are due by the end of the project period. The final report provides YCCC with information about how grant funds were used and the outcomes of the project.

YCCC will provide a final report form for funded projects. Recipients will be asked to complete this form after their project has been completed.

If questions arise during or after a project, recipients are encouraged to contact YCCC for guidance. Click here for the 2026 Final Report Form.

For general questions about YCCC, grants, or community involvement, please email
yccc@chehalemculturalcenter.org