Oregon grants for City or township governments

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Lincoln County for projects that promote community and economic development, particularly those that create jobs and have measurable local impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and similar organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses with essential legal, financial, and accounting services.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Eugene to create diverse cultural events in local parks, promoting community engagement and inclusivity for historically underrepresented groups.

This grant provides over $10 million to local and tribal correctional facilities in Oregon to implement treatment and transition services for individuals with opioid use disorder.

This program provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in Klamath County to develop innovative tourism projects that enhance visitor experiences and promote the local tourism economy.

The All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Grant Program provides funding statewide for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The mission of the ATV Program is to communicate information regarding off-highway vehicle riding opportunities, laws and rules, and to provide grant funding for off-highway vehicle projects that include Operations and Maintenance, Law Enforcement. These projects help provide ATV recreation users quality riding opportunities and safe experiences. Grant funds come from ATV user permit sales and a percentage of gasoline tax money. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) ATV projects that provide for the normal day-to-day routine operation of ATV trails and facilities. Operations may also include employees, trail patrols, camp hosts or other trail volunteers who make public contact to provide help and information to ATV users as part of their daily routine. Maintenance projects include services and equipment necessary to maintain ATV trails and facilities. Emergency repair may be considered development or O&M depending on the situation. ATV Project Sponsors must have a maintenance plan in place that includes how each trail or facility will be maintained, how often maintenance will be provided and the maintenance standard to be used. Maintenance includes purchase or rental of equipment such as all-terrain vehicles and excavators used to maintain ATV trails.  Sign replacement and trail guides may be included in maintenance applications. O&M projects on non-federal land that contain new trail or facility construction or significant trail reroutes or improvements, such as bridge installation need to consult with OPRD ATV staff to determine which additional forms will need completion. This will include SHPO review and the Environmental Assessment Checklist. State Natural Resource Agency Review might be required for major work. If new ground disturbing projects come up during the active grant cycle, SHPO review will need to be conducted and State Natural Resource Agency reviews may need to be conducted based on scope of work. Law Enforcement (LE)- Law Enforcement grants fund services and equipment to patrol areas open to ATV recreation. Incidental responses related to ATV use to areas outside riding areas are allowed, but should not be the main focus. Law enforcement project sponsors must be representatives of federal, state, county or city agencies. Officers must have arrest authority and their primary duties are law enforcement. Employees who focus on O&M duties but also have citation authority fit under the O&M project type. For example, in the US Forest Service, Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) are considered law enforcement, while Forest Protection Officers (FPOs) are considered O&M. BLM Rangers are considered Law Enforcement. Funding Information  ATV grants will be limited to a minimum grant of $5,000 (minimum project total cost of $6,250 and minimum match requirement of $1,250). Project Period  These grants will be for the time period of July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027.  Eligible projects include: Operation and maintenance – Operating and maintaining OHV trails and facilities. Operating projects include employees, trail patrols, camp hosts or trail volunteers. Maintenance projects include services and projects for keeping up OHV trails and facilities. Law Enforcement – Law enforcement projects include providing patrols and equipment in OHV riding areas. Emergency Medical Services– Providing emergency medical attention to OHV users in riding areas, such as paying for medical equipment, services and supplies. Planning – Planning for OHV recreation, including environmental studies, feasibility studies and appraisals. Development – Developing public OHV recreation areas, including final design, engineering, site surveys, new trails and facilities and major rehabilitation of existing trails and facilities. Acquisition – Acquiring land for public OHV recreation ​Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include: Public agencies that have a responsibility of providing OHV recreation, including federal (BLM, USFS, NPS), tribes, and state (OPRD, ODFW, ODF) agencies and local government (cities, town, counties). Private land managers who provide and maintain public OHV recreation. Registered non-profit OHV clubs. 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Deschutes County in Oregon is offering Fuel Reduction Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for community-scale projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks through activities such as equipment rental, supplies for community work parties, roadside chipping, fuel reduction, and debris disposal, with a total of $125,000 available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

The Oregon Community Foundation is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance economic vitality and workforce development in specified Oregon counties, with priority given to initiatives that improve prosperity, tax base, competitiveness, workforce skills, and image of the region, and can be used for equipment, facility upgrades, start-up costs, and other necessary services.

The City of Wilsonville is seeking applications for its Community Opportunity Grants. Donor Name: City of Wilsonville State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant is intended to assist in funding projects and services that promote education, diversity, arts, or community involvement which provide opportunities for entertainment and strengthened community within the City of Wilsonville. Funding Information The funding for this entire program is $25,000, which will be disbursed to multiple organizations. $12,500 will be available at each of two grant cycles in a fiscal year. Types of Projects to be Considered  These are not exclusive categories, but are to be used by applicants and by the Review Committee as guidelines for the types of activities grant funds are intended for. The Review Committee will consider the uniqueness and the overall quality of each project.  Projects, events, or services to further educational or artistic opportunities in the City of Wilsonville. Projects, events, or services to encourage and foster diversity in the Wilsonville community. Projects, events, or services that provide entertainment, personal growth, and strengthened community.  Services or projects to encourage and foster advances in civic engagement or community leadership among Wilsonville’s diverse community members.  Services, projects, or events to involve Wilsonville’s youth or elderly population in community activities.  The board has traditionally not covered expenses related to staff, or paid volunteers. General operating expenses are not eligible for grant funds (exception- space rental to facilitate project). Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be an authorized official of a Wilsonville community organization, project, or charitable or non-profit organization. Organizations must have been in operation for at least twelve months prior to application, unless the Review Committee finds the organization to have a commensurate level of experience with project leadership and funds management. Funds must be used for a specific project or a specific element of a project which is clearly identified in the application and takes place within the City of Wilsonville. Only one City grant per fiscal year (July – June) will be awarded to any one organization. An organization will only be eligible for a grant if any previously awarded grant projects complied with grant procedures, including filing a final financial statement and project evaluation. For more information, visit City of Wilsonville.

Business Oregon is offering a grant of over $1 million for the development and expansion of early learning and child care resources, prioritizing culturally specific organizations, programs expanding child care slots, and those operating in child care deserts, with funds to be used for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and planning projects related to child care infrastructure.

The Business Oregon is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding to organizations that provide culturally responsive services to provide outreach, support, and resources to eligible beneficiaries to provide assistance to address longstanding economic inequities. Donor Name: Business Oregon State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Successful applicants will demonstrate a meaningful track record of delivering programs or resources to target populations within at least one of the following key eligible areas: land ownership and other real property acquisition, including principal residences; entrepreneurship and business development; workforce development; or intergenerational wealth-building. Organizations selected to receive funds (Recipient Organizations) will be responsible for providing outreach, support and delivering programming and resources directly to eligible beneficiaries under one or more of the eligible areas. As detailed in ORS 285B.761, eligible beneficiaries consist of “disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses, and communities” whose future is at risk because of two of more risk factors, as outlined in detail below.  Awards to eligible beneficiaries must be aimed at narrowing wealth gaps, and preference will be given to (1) intermediary organizations that can demonstrate a track record of successfully delivering programs and resources that reflect the goals and aspirations of the EEIP and (2) can demonstrate the capacity and ability to complete their programs and expend all the EEIP funds before June 30, 2025. Unlike traditional programs focusing on poverty alleviation, the EEIP is a wealth-building program, prioritizing outcomes related to selfsufficiency, economic stability, and economic equity. Funding Information The $8 million allocated to the program currently represents a one-time investment by the Oregon State Legislature. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants include:  Nonprofit and community-based organizations with active 501(c)(3) status, including organizations who are fiscally sponsored by a separate 501(c)(3)  Tribal Governments  Chambers of Commerce with active 501(c)(6) status  Municipalities, as defined by ORS 285A.010(12)1, located in rural areas of Oregon, as “rural” is defined by ORS 285A.010(14)2 Economic development or workforce development organizations with active nonprofit status. For more information, visit Oregon Business Development Department.

The Community Wildfire Risk Reduction for the Built Environment grant is to increase wildfire defensible space in Oregon by funding wildfire mitigation projects from structural fire protection agencies, counties, and cities. Donor Name: Oregon State Fire Marshal State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Total Funding: $3 million. Grant Range: $50,000 – $75,000. Project Types All eligible projects will be separated into two categories: Defensible Space Projects Defensible space projects are focused on wildfire mitigation and protection in the first 100 feet around buildings. These projects will be allocated approximately 70% of the available funds. Examples include but are not limited to: A locally-managed defensible space incentive program for private landowners or residents. Direct contracts or work to create fire-resistant landscapes around residential, commercial, and municipal buildings or other critical infrastructure. Create or support existing community programs that create defensible space. Locally-managed cleanup days, debris disposal days, or chipper programs to support communities creating and maintaining defensible space around buildings. Community Protection Projects Community protection projects are focused beyond the first 100 feet from critical infrastructure to create communitywide fire breaks or other community wildfire mitigation. Examples include but are not limited to: Fuel mitigation on municipal or county properties or parks within the built environment Communitywide fire breaks or greenways within the built environment that create fire breaks that directly protect vulnerable communities or critical infrastructure. All activities on private or state land must comply with the Forest Practices Act (ORS 527.610 to 527.770, 527.990 (1) and 527.992), including work within riparian management areas or other zones with a protected or sensitive status (e.g., wetlands, protected bird sites) and known locations of species under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Act lists unless accompanied by a written plan for alternate practice. Allowable Costs  Plant and tree fuel reduction and equipment such as: Prescribed grazing (e.g., goats) for fuel mitigation work around communities Equipment for fuel reduction efforts such as chippers Contractors for wildfire fuel reduction efforts and defensible space work Nonprofit organizations for wildfire fuel reduction efforts for defensible space Local government employees or work crews for wildfire fuel reduction for defensible space. Supplanting pre-existing work crew costs is unallowable Education, communication, and outreach methods to directly support your project Up to .5 full-time equivalent total for project coordination Partnering with a community-based organization to support your project Most of the award must be spent on direct defensible space or fuel mitigation work (i.e., it is unallowable to spend most of the award on a piece of equipment) Recipients may spend up to 10% of award on indirect costs. Eligibility Applications will be prioritized by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s grant program based on fire-risk, social vulnerability index, and project clarity. For more information, visit OSFM.

The Gray Family Foundation’s Outdoor School Grant Program seeks to increase the capacity of schools and outdoor school providers to deliver high quality outdoor school experiences to all Oregon 5th or 6th grade students. Donor Name: Gray Family Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Despite the availability of these funds, Gray FF recognizes that not all schools and communities are prepared or eligible to directly apply for programmatic funding from OSU Extension Outdoor School. Because of their investments, they anticipate: more districts and ESD’s will apply for outdoor school programmatic funding from OSU Extension in future years, improved access to outdoor school programs for 5th and 6th students throughout the state, systematic integration of environmental education in the K-12 system will increase, outdoor school providers will be more prepared to effectively engage and support the diverse populations of Oregon, the outdoor school experience will increasingly reflect the diverse perspectives, knowledge and relationships all people in Oregon bring as stewards of their natural and built environments. In 2024, Gray Family Foundation is accepting three types of funding requests in support of outdoor school. Please note that Gray Family Foundation funding to support outdoor school programming is limited and they anticipate that 2024 will be the last year they will offer outdoor school program funding. They continue to encourage providers, schools, districts to engage with and leverage the funds and grants available via Measure 99 through OSU Extension Service Outdoor School. If you are a private/independent school please review the guidance below around exploring accessing Measure 99 funds before submitting a request: Planning grants for schools or districts. These grants will support the planning required to launch or revise an outdoor school program in geographic regions or amongst communities currently with limited or no outdoor school opportunities. Schools, districts or ESDs can submit a request for a planning grant to support launching an outdoor school program with the intention of applying for programmatic funding from OSU Extension Service Outdoor School in the future. Planning grants for outdoor school program providers. Current or prospective outdoor school program providers may request funds to plan how to better serve all 5th and 6th grade Oregon students. Specifically, Gray FF seeks to increase the capacity of program providers to deliver high quality, culturally responsive programming to better serve all Oregon communities. Program grants to schools or student groups currently ineligible to apply for OSU Extension Service Outdoor School funding. Gray FF acknowledges that there are limitations of how OSU Extension Service funds may be distributed which may exclude private, charter and home school students from eligibility. In the past several years there have be solutions developed in collaboration with ESDs and public schools that allow independent and charter schools to access Measure 99 funds. Gray FF will still accept requests for programmatic grants to help these students participate in the outdoor school experience but encourages schools to first explore alternative options with their local ESD or public school system. Eligibility Criteria  The Foundation will consider proposals submitted by schools, districts, colleges, government agencies or 501(c)3 non-profit organizations serving Oregon. Any sponsored program provider activities should align with the applying organization’s mission. For more information, visit GFF.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting applications for its 2024 Small City Allotment Grants. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Transportation State: Oregon County: All Counties Next Grant in 2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Small City Allotment (SCA) program is an annual allocation of state funds for local transportation projects. Incorporated cities with populations of 5,000 or less are eligible to apply. SCA funds may only be used upon streets that are “”inadequate for the capacity they serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety”” (ORS 366.805). Each project will be evaluated and scored on existing conditions and proposed improvements. Projects compete only against other projects within the same region. Funding information Project funding is limited to $250,000 per project. Project Details Here is a list of the possible items that may be a part of your project:  Resurfacing  Storm Sewer  Curbs  Gutters  Walkways  Curb Ramp  Bike Lanes  Multi-use Paths  Bridge Work  Right of Way  Other. Eligibility Criteria In addition to being an incorporated city with a population of 5,000 or fewer, cities must have all previously awarded Small City Allotmentprojects completed and their final reimbursement request submitted to ODOT prior to September 1, 2024, to be eligible to apply. If you think you might be able to meet the deadline, they recommend that you go ahead and apply.  If it turns out the reimbursement request is not complete or if ODOT does not issue Project Acceptance prior to November 1st, the application will be removed from consideration. Ineligibility Construction of new streets  Paving parking lots  Right of Way expenses  Improvements outside of the public Right of Way  Costs to adjust, reconstruct or relocate utilities.  Equipment, tools, or materials that could be used for work outside of the project.  Costs incurred prior to the execution of the agreement or after the project termination date.  Administrative services performed by the recipient. For more information, visit ODOT.

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) offers Irrigation Modernization Funding to enhance water use efficiency in existing agricultural irrigation systems. This initiative focuses on improving the operational efficiency of irrigation methods and infrastructure on currently irrigated agricultural lands. Eligible projects include piping, lining, installing sprinkler or microirrigation systems, upgrading existing infrastructure such as flumes or pipes, and integrating technology like SCADA systems and irrigation scheduling software. Projects are required to meet public economic, environmental, and social/cultural benefits to be eligible for funding.

The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce the third round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Energy State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Public bodies include counties, municipalities, and special government bodies such as ports and irrigation districts. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and priority will be given to projects that support program equity goals, demonstrate community energy resilience, and include energy efficiency and demand response. Grant dollars are available for four types of projects: planning a renewable energy project, planning a renewable energy project that also has a resilience component, construction of a renewable energy project, or construction of a renewable energy project with a resilience component. Eligible projects include renewable energy generation systems like solar or wind, as well as energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, or microgrid technologies paired with new or existing renewable energy systems. Eligible applicants are encouraged to partner with community groups, non-profits, private businesses, and others on potential projects. Funding Information Planning a community renewable energy project: $100,000. ​Planning a community energy resilience project: ​$100,000. ​Constructing a community renewable energy project: $1,000,000. ​Constructing a community energy resilience project: $1,000,000. Eligibility Criteria  The Community Renewable Energy Grant Program is open to Oregon Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities. For more information, visit ODOE.

The City of Seaside Visitors Bureau invites funding requests from businesses and organizations that produce tourism projects, programs or events designed to increase overnight visits to the area, especially in the shoulder and winter months. Donor Name: City of Seaside Visitors Bureau State: Oregon City: Seaside Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of Seaside’s Tourism Grant Program is to support and coordinate event development to ensure that Seaside can meet or exceed visitor expectations as a tourism destination and derive the greatest possible economic impact from visitor spending. Funding priority is given to projects and events that occur during the shoulder seasons and winter months with a strong potential for creating local room nights. No more than $3,000 will be granted to projects happening between Memorial Day and Labor Day (with the exception of July 4th fireworks funding, which City leaders typically earmark as a “signature Seaside event”). Funding Information Up to $25,000. Project Period Projects or events to be completed between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Grant Projects Below is a sample list of grant projects. Actual projects are not limited to only what is listed below. All projects must generate overnight stays in Seaside or have the potential to generate overnight stays. Events, festivals or activities that accentuate and/or complement Seaside. Development assistance to non-profit or government-owned visitor attractions. Development projects by “for profit” businesses and organizations may be considered, but not for brick-and-mortar types of projects or any programs that duplicate City marketing efforts. Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations and businesses with a project or event that promotes local tourism attractions and has a strong potential to create overnight stays for commercial lodging properties in Seaside are eligible to apply. Activities Not Eligible for Funding The following is a partial list of activities that are not eligible for consideration. Grant funds to cover general administrative costs. Grant funds to cover operational expenses. Commercial or for-profit orgs seeking funds for capital improvements or projects. Projects promoting tourism outside the Seaside area. Applicants who did not complete the required reports in previous year. Award requests for more than $5,000.00 (or $3,000 in the high tourism season.). Used as a match for other City of Seaside funding awards. For more information, visit  City of Seaside Visitors Bureau.

City of Beaverton Small Project Grants 2023-2024 Oregon: The City of Beaverton is offering Small Project Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support new or urgent projects, with a focus on emerging artists, BIPOC and LGBTQ artists, students, and organizations new to grant-making. The program aims to promote cultural diversity, community collaboration, economic vitality, creativity and innovation, community identity and heritage preservation, and public spaces that promote health and wellbeing. Eligible expenses include planning and personnel costs, professional services, materials and supplies, and maintenance. Eligible applicants include individual artists or collectives, school groups within Beaverton city limits, individual students, and non-profits. Deadline for applications is 07/01/2024. For more information visit City of Beaverton website.

City of Beaverton is offering Open Format Grants for 2023-2024, with a grant size ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The grant aims to support individuals or organizations with needs not met by traditional funding programs, including studio, office, or venue rental; staff support; discreet projects; and strategic planning efforts. The program's goals align with Beaverton's Community Vision and prioritize cultural diversity, social equity, community collaboration, economic vitality, creativity and innovation, community identity and heritage preservation, and public space promotion. Funding requests may be up to $2,500 per applicant. Eligible applicants include individual artists, artist collectives, curators or arts administrators; non-profit organizations offering arts and culture programming; school groups within the city of Beaverton; and individual students. For more information, visit City of Beaverton website.

City of Ashland Business Beautification Grant Program 2023 – Oregon: The City of Ashland is offering the Business Beautification Grant to support private investment in renovating and rehabilitating existing lodging and commercial properties within Ashland City limits. The grant provides financial assistance through a fifty percent (50%) grant match to non-residential property owners for exterior cosmetic improvements, outdoor lighting upgrades, code violation alleviation, sidewalk and infrastructure installation, signage or awning installation, landscaping, outdoor seating installation, and removal of non-conforming or illegal site elements. Eligible applicants must be current property owners or tenants of non-residentially developed properties within City limits with no outstanding debt to the City. All beautification activities must comply with City building and zoning codes and be performed by a licensed general contractor or service provider. Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two quotes for the project and adhere to all building and land use codes as applicable. More information is available on the City of Ashland website.