Clackamas County Department of Tourism & Cultural Arts

Incepted in 1995, Regional Arts & Culture Council has served the Portland tri-county area. Based in Portland, Ore., RACC is funded in part by local, regional, state and federal governments to provide grants to artists and operating support to art organizations in the tri-county region. The Funders include the City of Portland, Metro, and Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties, the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Cultural Trust and the National Endowment for the Arts and other public and private funders. Regional Arts & Culture Council provides service in five key areas: advocacy, grants , public art program , community services and arts education.

The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUFOR) is dedicated to assisting the social and economic development of Oregon's underserved communities while fostering a broader understanding of diverse ethnic and cultural groups. With over 40 years of service, BUFOR is one of the longest-serving BIPOC-led foundations in Oregon, focusing on increasing postsecondary success for youth and providing philanthropic support to those in need. BUFOR invests in youth through various programs including mentorship, scholarships, and career planning, while also promoting economic justice development for emerging Black entrepreneurs. Additionally, the organization supports community-based organizations with resources such as low-cost physical spaces, technical assistance, and grants for grassroots BIPOC nonprofits. Generated from the website