The PGE Foundation, a private charitable foundation based in Oregon, provides grants to support organizations aligned with its core focus areas: Education, Creative Expression, and Career Pathways. The foundation’s mission emphasizes serving Oregonians and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across funded programs.
The Career Pathways grant cycle is one of three annual funding cycles offered by the PGE Foundation. The purpose of this grant is to support workforce development initiatives that help Oregonians gain skills, training, and employment opportunities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) or those with qualifying equivalent status. Applicants must be based in Oregon and serve Oregon communities, with priority consideration given to organizations located in specific counties, though these counties are not explicitly named.
Applications for the Career Pathways cycle are being accepted from May 26 through July 7, 2025. Applicants must submit an online application; paper or email applications are not accepted. Required submission materials include a project budget, current operating budget, a board-approved statement of financial position, and the most recent itemized revenue and expense report. Previous grant recipients must submit an impact report prior to applying again.
The foundation does not fund certain types of requests, including bridge grants, debt retirement, operational deficits, endowments, general fund drives, political activities, religious benefits, capital purchases such as vehicles or office equipment, event sponsorships, or travel expenses. Successful applications often feature collaborative partnerships, measurable objectives, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants seeking further information should consult the foundation’s website. No specific individual contact, email, or phone number is listed in the provided materials. Award decisions for the Career Pathways cycle will be made in September 2025.
