Pacific Power Foundation – Arts & Culture Grant Cycle
Corporate Grants Supporting Arts, Culture, Museums, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts in PacifiCorp Service Areas
The Pacific Power Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and community-based programs that strengthen communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. The Foundation manages its grants through four annual funding cycles, with the September 15 cycle focused on arts and culture.
Grants are generally less than $10,000, with most awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.
Organization: Pacific Power Foundation / PacifiCorp Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas
Deadline: September 15, 2026
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About the Funder
The Pacific Power Foundation is part of PacifiCorp’s community investment efforts, supporting organizations that improve quality of life in the communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power. Through its grantmaking, the Foundation invests in education, community enhancement, environmental respect, arts and culture, safety, and wellness.
The Foundation uses a quarterly grant cycle structure so that similar requests can be reviewed together and funding can be directed toward projects with meaningful community benefit.
What This Program Supports
The September 15 grant cycle focuses on Arts & Culture. Eligible requests may include programs and projects related to:
Arts festivals
Cultural heritage
Museums
Music
Theater and drama
Visual arts
Historic preservation
Cross-cultural education
Other cultural enrichment activities
Eligible Support Types
The Foundation generally supports charitable projects and programs that benefit communities within Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power service areas.
Most grants are modest in size, typically between $2,000 and $5,000, and generally under $10,000.
Eligibility & Geographic Focus
Eligible applicants may include:
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Educational and research institutions, both public and private, from early childhood through university level
Youth organizations
Cultural enrichment organizations
Health and human services organizations
Government entities for charitable purposes, in some cases
Projects must have a clear connection to communities served by Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power.
Pacific Power service areas include:
Oregon
Central and Southeastern Washington
Northern California
Rocky Mountain Power service areas include:
Utah
Wyoming
Southeastern Idaho
Applicants can review the Foundation’s geographic footprint on the Pacific Power Foundation page.
Ineligible Requests
The Foundation does not support:
Individuals
Political organizations, ballot measure campaigns, or candidates for public office
Religious groups for religious purposes
Organizations outside the PacifiCorp service territory
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or veteran status
Non-charitable purposes
Contributions or memberships to chambers of commerce, service clubs, taxpayer associations, or similar groups
As a general rule, the Foundation also does not support:
Endowments
Operating deficits
Capital campaigns
Computers, software, or related items
Marketing and advertising
Maintenance of existing facilities
Conferences, conventions, and events
Projects without a clear connection to Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power’s geographic service area
Funding Amounts
Grants generally are less than $10,000. Most awards range from $2,000 to $5,000.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
📅 Grant Cycle Focus: Arts & Culture
📅 Other Annual Cycles: March 15, June 15, and December 15
Application / Request Process
Applicants must apply through the Foundation’s online grant application system. Organizations should be prepared to provide proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other documentation confirming eligibility.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.pacificpower.net/community/foundation.html
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit arts and culture organizations serving communities within the Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power footprint. It may be especially relevant for museums, arts festivals, performing arts groups, cultural heritage organizations, and visual arts programs seeking modest corporate foundation support.
Because grants are generally between $2,000 and $5,000, this program is best suited for targeted projects, community programs, or specific arts and cultural initiatives rather than large capital or operating requests.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly cycle
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Funding Range: Most grants $2,000–$5,000; generally under $10,000
Best Suited For: Arts and culture nonprofits serving Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power communities
Geographic Fit: Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington, Northern California, Utah, Wyoming, and Southeastern Idaho
