The Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grant Program, offered by the Hillsboro Community Foundation, aims to financially support arts and culture organizations' programs and projects that serve the greater Hillsboro area. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to enhance the community by promoting and supporting arts and culture as vital assets for a prosperous and livable environment. The program specifically seeks to advance the spirit of Grant T. Johnson, emphasizing a commitment to community enhancement and a passionate dedication to the arts.
The target beneficiaries of this grant program are arts and culture organizations, as well as educational and social service organizations that conduct arts and culture-related programs within the Hillsboro community. The impact goals include fostering a more vibrant and prosperous community through cultural enrichment. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate a clear commitment to community enhancement and actively promote the value of arts and culture.
The grant program focuses on supporting programs and projects, rather than general operating expenses, building improvements, or individual artists (unless sponsored). It specifically excludes funding for staff wages, fundraising events, academic tuition, debt retirement, food or beverage, transportation, lobbying, or memberships. This narrow focus ensures that the funds are directed towards specific initiatives that directly impact the community through arts and culture.
Expected outcomes include an increase in accessible and impactful arts and culture programming within Hillsboro. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on serving the community and advancing the spirit of Grant T. Johnson suggests that successful projects will demonstrate tangible benefits to the cultural landscape and community well-being. The foundation's strategic priority is clearly to leverage arts and culture as a tool for community development and enhancement. The underlying theory of change is that by investing in and supporting arts and culture initiatives, the foundation can contribute to a more vital, prosperous, and livable Hillsboro.
