Oregon Code § 284.371·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Creative Opportunity Program; rules; eligible projects.
(1) The Oregon Film and Video
Office shall develop and implement a Creative Opportunity Program to make
payments to entities for the creation and funding of projects described in
subsection (4) of this section that promote the film, television, interactive,
animation and media industries in Oregon.
(2)(a) The office
shall establish by rule the eligibility requirements and application process
for entities seeking payments under the program.
(b) The rules
must include, at a minimum, application forms, deadlines and any information
and documents required to be included with an application, and may prescribe an
application fee.
(3) The office
may consult with local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, educational
institutions, private partners, media production companies, small businesses
and community organizations when reviewing and approving or rejecting
applications for payments under the program.
(4) The creation
and funding of the following projects are eligible for payments under the
program:
(a) Grants for
individuals and production projects;
(b) Fund
matching;
(c) Investment in
development and production;
(d) Mentorship
programs;
(e) Project and
talent incubation;
(f) Mutual aid;
(g) Creator and
storyteller support;
(h) Diversity and
inclusion initiatives;
(i) Educational
programming;
(j) Workforce
development;
(k) Regional
production development; and
(L)
Industry-related small business growth stimulus. [2022 c.75 §2]