Oregon grants for City or township governments

The City of Canby is excited to announce the 2024 Business Enhancement Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Canby State: Oregon City: Canby Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program was created to assist local, Canby businesses. The grant can be spent on projects, programs, and events which improve and enrich Canby. Local businesses seeking funding from the Business Enhancement Grant program must be located within Canby city limits and the funding must be put toward a project that supports and engages the Canby community. Grant applications should focus on capacity building, program creation, investments in equipment, innovative or expansion programming. Any and all changes to projects, programs, or events funded by the Business Enhancement Grant must be approved by City of Canby Economic Development staff. If the scope of the grant-funded work is changed without approval from the Economic Development department, the applicant may not be eligible to apply for the Business Enhancement Grant in the future. Funding Information The City of Canby has budgeted $50,000 for the Business Enhancement Grant in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Eligible applicants will be able to apply for up to $2,500 for projects, programs, or events. Event, Program, and Project Eligibility Criteria The following criteria is to be used as a guide for applicants for the types of activities funded by the Business Enhancement Grant program. The Review Committee will consider the uniqueness and overall quality of each request. Events, programs, and projects will be considered eligible provided it: Builds capacity, encourages innovation or expansion, creates new programming, or investments in equipment; and, Enhances and supports Canby’s unique history, culture, education, diversity, arts, needed services, or community involvement with and/or for the benefit of Canby; Encourages and fosters advances in civic engagement or community leadership; Promotes community involvement with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the forefront to ensure all of Canby’s unique and diverse residents benefit from the projects funded by the Canby Business Enhancement Grants. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be an authorized representative of a local business located within Canby city limits. An applicant will only be eligible to apply for a grant if any previously awarded grant projects (which would have been funded in 2023 as part of the Community Enhancement Grant) complied with all grant procedures including submitting final grant report. Canby’s Business Enhancement Grants may not be used for costs associated with salaries or operations. For more information, visit City of Canby.

The City of Gresham Community Enhancement Grants support projects that improve the quality of life for the Gresham community. Donor Name: City of Gresham State: Oregon City: Gresham Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible Activities  Can include, but is not limited to: Park programs and events Senior programs Youth programs 5K community run Job skills/work opportunities for the unemployed/homeless Safety, cleanliness or appearance enhancements Preserving wildlife and recreational areas for public enjoyment Heritage and preservation of Gresham’s history Eligible projects include those aimed at improving the appearance of a neighborhood, preserving the natural environment, enhancing public safety, providing recreational opportunity or benefiting under-served populations. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit and charitable organizations. Neighborhood associations. Schools and institutions of higher learning. Faith-based groups. Local government advisory committees, departments and special districts. For more information, visit City of Gresham.

The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 grant cycle. Local organizations serving Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield, Echo, and Irrigon are invited to apply for funding to support projects with a lasting and positive impact on the community. Mission and Focus: The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the well-being and prosperity of the Greater Hermiston area. Eligible projects must demonstrate clear and measurable benefits to the community, emphasizing long-term value and sustainability. Grant Amounts: Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to selected organizations aligning with the Foundation's mission and priorities. Funding can support a variety of activities, including community development, education, health, wellness, arts, and cultural enrichment. Statement from Greg Harris, Chair: "We are thrilled to offer local organizations the opportunity to receive support for their vital work through community donations. These grants empower organizations to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our communities' long-term vitality." Application Process: Organizations can access grant applications online. The submission deadline is May 31, 2024. Please carefully review the grant guidelines and application instructions before applying.

This grant provides financial support for projects in human services, education, the arts, and public interest issues that benefit residents of Jackson and Josephine Counties in Oregon.

The Oregon Forest Legacy Program under LWCF funding seeks to protect forestlands from non-forest use through acquisitions and conservation easements. This funding opportunity supports efforts to maintain Oregon's forest integrity against urbanization and development pressures, emphasizing sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Applications for this funding must propose projects that align with Oregon’s Forest Legacy Areas and demonstrate significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. Must be located within an Oregon Forest Legacy Area.

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 Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation offers grant opportunities for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governmental bodies within Douglas County, Oregon. Focusing on Basic Needs, Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Education, Health and Wellness, and Community Support, the Foundation aims to fund projects that have a significant impact within the communities of Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties. With a maximum grant amount of $15,000. The Foundation emphasizes support for small grants that contribute meaningfully to the project or program, limiting organizations to one proposal per year unless specified otherwise. A final report is required from all grantees before reapplying. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: March 2nd to September 1st

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation offers grant opportunities for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governmental bodies within Douglas County, Oregon. Focusing on Basic Needs, Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Education, Health and Wellness, and Community Support, the Foundation aims to fund projects that have a significant impact within the communities of Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties. With a maximum grant amount of $15,000. The Foundation emphasizes support for small grants that contribute meaningfully to the project or program, limiting organizations to one proposal per year unless specified otherwise. A final report is required from all grantees before reapplying. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: March 2nd to September 1st

The Carpenter Foundation accepts grant applications exclusively from tax-exempt agencies and does not fund individuals. Grants are generally awarded for a single year, with considerations made primarily within Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon, although some statewide public interest initiatives may also be supported. The Foundation rarely supports multi-year projects, historical projects, hospital constructions, or religious activities. It focuses its funding on four primary areas: Human Services, Education, Arts, and Public Interest. Applicants must apply through the online portal and ensure all proposal documents and attachments meet specific requirements before submission. Additionally, interviews with the Program Review Committee are a critical part of the application process to discuss and clarify proposal details. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadlines: the last Friday of January, April, July, and October each year.

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.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and innovative projects with modest budgets, enabling them to develop scalable initiatives that can create a broader impact.

The Roundhouse Foundation's Open Call Grants aim to support organizations that contribute to the thriving of rural Oregon communities, including Tribal communities. These grants prioritize proposals that span 12-18 months, with funding amounts not exceeding $50,000; however, the median award is approximately $20,000. Preferred projects are innovative, collaborative, and align with the foundation's focus areas: Arts & Culture, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services, and Education. Proposals should demonstrate a commitment to rural Oregon, support sustainable practices, and foster economic resilience. Capital requests for facility development are not funded, but program-aligned infrastructure enhancements are considered. Grant renewed every year. 2 cycles per year

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.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts. Donor Name: Portland Office of Violence Prevention State:Oregon City: Portland Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant prioritizes prevention efforts in Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, along with other areas known for high gun violence rates, but organizations throughout Portland are encouraged to apply. Examples of programs supported by the grant include: Preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events; Flexible funds for direct community assistance and services; Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs; Arts and culture or recreational violence preventative programs; Aftercare support funds for families of victims; and Capacity building in small contractors to provide services. Funding Information A total of $500,000 is available. Grant awards will be up to $100,000. Who should apply? The 2024-2025 grant prioritizes efforts in the following Portland neighborhoods, including: Cully; Hazelwood; Eliot; Powellhurst-Gilbert; and/or Areas known for high rates of gun violence For more information, visit Portland Office of Violence Prevention.