Oregon grants for Independent school districts

The OSU Extension Service Outdoor School provides funding for outdoor educational programs in Oregon that last between three to six days during the school year. Eligible programs must be educational experiences occurring during school hours and cater to Oregon students, typically in 5th or 6th grade. The funding supports programs aiming to enhance outdoor learning, and may include additional support such as indirect cost reimbursements if reports are submitted by certain deadlines. The program stresses the importance of including all students and provides alternatives for those who opt-out, ensuring inclusive access to outdoor education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and school districts for ecological restoration projects and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing native landscapes and wildlife habitats in the Willamette Valley.

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage adjudicated youth in Lane County, Oregon, in conservation and restoration projects, helping them earn credits, fulfill community service, and gain job readiness skills.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that engage and develop career skills for youth aged 16–30, with a focus on underserved communities and collaboration with tribal organizations.

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.

This program provides funding to community organizations in specific Portland neighborhoods for projects that improve local spaces and promote community well-being and economic growth.

This funding opportunity supports community programs in Oregon that help young people aged 14–24 who have left high school reconnect with education and career pathways through various supportive services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Oregon working to advance racial, social, and economic justice through community organizing, leadership development, and resilience initiatives.

This program provides funding to educators and students in the Hood River County School District for innovative projects that enhance student learning and support creative teaching methods.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young people aged 16-24 who are out of school or facing employment barriers to gain essential job skills, complete their education, and prepare for well-paying careers.

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational and public institutions in Oregon to promote digital inclusion and improve access to internet technologies for underserved communities.