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Wheeler County, oregon Cultural and Heritage Coalition
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Wheeler County Cultural Coalition Offers Grants
Mitchell. OR - Mar 2010 - The Wheeler County Cultural and Heritage Coalition has awarded $4300.00 to various indiviuals and groups throughout Wheeler County since September, 2009.
Non-profit groups in Wheeler County involved in the arts, heritage and the humanities are encouraged to apply for Spring grants up to $500. Applications are available HERE. The deadline for submission has been extended to 1 May, 2010.
Funding for the local Cultural Coalition is provided by the Oregon Cultural Trust. Members of the Wheeler County Coalition represent all three communities within the county.
In past years the Coalition has provided mini-grants to such organizations as theatre groups, libraries, historical societies, the writer-in-residence program, etc.
History of our successful mini-grant program
**established in 2004, Board members include Mitchell residents Dan Cannon, chairman; Mike Carroll, vice chair; Freda Yoakam, treasurer; and Christy Hudspeth; Fossil residents Lyn Craig, Pam Hankins, secretary, Celia Lorts, Jack Lorts and Marietta Walker; and Spray residents Linda Allen and Sharon Holes.
This web-site designed and maintained by Freda Yoakam - contact 541-462-3301 or send an e-mail
This page was last updated on: Mar 18, 2010