Oregon for Nonprofits Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Oregon to implement innovative projects that improve the quality of care and life for nursing home residents.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Oregon that are focused on conducting medical research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in the Portland region to implement arts and culture initiatives that empower historically marginalized communities and strengthen local connections.

This grant provides financial support to Oregon-based organizations addressing urgent needs for women and girls, prioritizing those led by or serving BIPOC communities and with smaller operating budgets.

The Cultural Coalition of Washington County in Oregon is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support arts, culture, and humanities projects that promote cultural diversity, community partnerships, and public engagement, with priority given to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that serve the residents of Washington County.

This grant provides financial support to community organizations in Portland that promote equitable access to parks, gardens, and recreation for low-income and historically marginalized groups.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and individuals in Clatsop County, Oregon, to support cultural programs in the arts, heritage, and humanities.

The Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grant Program, funded by the Hillsboro Community Foundation, offers $1,000 to $10,000 to arts and culture organizations in Hillsboro, Oregon, that demonstrate a commitment to community enhancement and support for arts and culture, excluding expenses like building improvements, staff wages, and for-profit activities.

The Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

This funding opportunity supports local non-profits in Wilsonville to create projects and events that celebrate and promote the community's arts, culture, history, and heritage.

The Meyer Memorial Trust is accepting applications for its Meyer’s 2024 Funding Opportunity. Donor Name: Meyer Memorial Trust State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Meyer is opening a funding opportunity through the three issue-based priority areas: The Resilient Places, the Empowered Youth, and the Collective Prosperity. Types of Grant Support Meyer plans to make the following types of grant awards under this funding opportunity: Project Support: Project Support grants are available to all eligible applicants. These grants will provide funding for specific charitable projects or initiatives. Applicants must clearly outline the project’s objectives, activities, and anticipated outcomes and provide a project budget as an attachment to the application. Operating Support: Operating Support grants are available to 501(c)(3) public charities. These grants provide funding to support the overall operations of the organization, allowing flexibility in how the funds are used to achieve the organization’s mission and goals. Funding Information Grant Maximum Funding is $200,000 per year. Grant Period 1 year. Some returning Meyer grantees may be eligible for up to 2 years of funding. Allowable Costs Include Employee salaries and benefits Cost of services (contractors and consultants) Project supplies and materials Equipment necessary for project delivery Travel expenses related to the project Other direct costs that are necessary for supporting the proposed project Administrative or indirect costs associated with the grant. Eligibility Criteria Meyer will accept applications from the following types of organizations: 501(c)(3) public charities State, local, and tribal governments (including public schools) Faith-based organizations Certain fiscally sponsored charitable groups or programs. Additional Eligibility Requirements  Meyer will only fund work that takes place in or otherwise benefits people in Oregon.  Meyer funds cannot be used for proselytizing.  In addition, applicants must comply with Meyer’s policy regarding nondiscrimination.  In order to start an application, you will be asked to confirm that the applicant organization(s) meet these eligibility requirements. For more information, visit MMT.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for creative projects that promote community engagement and address challenges faced by communities of color and other historically marginalized groups.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and partnerships that use creative, arts-focused initiatives to address local challenges and promote equity, particularly for historically marginalized communities in Oregon.

The Collins Foundation is excited to announce its Black Equity Movement General Operations Grant. Donor Name: The Collins Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Collins Foundation is committed to a just and equitable Oregon for all Oregonians. Through the work of the BEM Committee, the foundation seeks to confront and address the inequities experienced by Black Oregonians wherever they live in the state. The BEM General Operations Grant provides unrestricted funds for general investments in support of a grantee’s mission or for a specific project or program. Grantees can use the funds as they see fit to achieve their goals. Examples include salaries or overhead, investments in technology, or supplies. Funding Information The maximum award is $50,000. Eligibility Criteria  The BEM General Operations Grant will fund emerging and mid-size Black-serving and/or Black-led organizations operating in Oregon. Eligible organizations have been in operation for seven years or fewer and/or have a budget under $500,000. Applicants must be one of the following: A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. An organization or project that operates under a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Ineligibility  Foundation does not fund: Individuals. Political campaigns, lobbying, or the crafting of legislation. Organizations that discriminate against communities they serve, staff, or volunteers on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected status. Organizations that require participation in religious/faith activities as a condition of service delivery or require adherence to religious/faith beliefs as a condition of service or employment. For more information, visit The Collins Foundation.

The City of Tualatin is seeking applications for its Outside Agencies Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Tualatin State: Tourism County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Outside Agency Grant Program provides financial support to charitable non-profit agencies that align with the City Council’s 2030 Vision to be: An Inclusive Community that promotes equity, diversity, and access in creating a meaningful quality of life for everyone A Connected, Informed, and civically engaged community that embraces the City’s diversity A thriving and diversified economy that includes living wage jobs, increased tourism, and sustained financial stability for the whole city Safe, vibrant, and accessible gathering places throughout the city that build and celebrate the whole community An efficient, accessible, innovative, sustainable, and connected Transportation System that effectively and safely meets the needs of the entire community Safe, desirable, welcoming, and sustainable Neighborhoods with housing that is available for all An environmentally active, sustainable, responsible, and forward-thinking community that values and protects the natural resources, inhabitants, and habitat Funding information  FY 2023-24, the Outside Agency Grant Program funded 14 applicants totaling $40,000. The funding for the entire program for FY 2024-25 is $50,000, which will be disbursed to multiple agencies. Funding has typically not exceeded more than $5,000 to one agency. Eligibility Criteria  The program is open to: Charitable 501(c)(3) agencies. Must serve members of the Tualatin community, including people who live, work, play, or learn in Tualatin. Grants may be awarded only to agencies that certify they will comply with the City’s Non-Discrimination Polices (ADA Title II and Civil Rights Title VI), a clause in the contract between the City and the agency.  Applicants must demonstrate that facilities and projects will be accessible to persons with disabilities and that no person will be excluded from a facility or be denied the benefits of a project, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, sex, disability, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, visit City of Tualatin.

The City of Philomath is currently accepting applications for its Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Philomath State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Transient lodging taxes (TLTs) are collected and other tourism-related funds are received to reinvest in amenities and services that cater to tourists and support economic development within the City. The annual grant program will provide support to organizations that complement the City’s established tourism objectives. Priorities Periodically, the City Council will review the needs of the City and update priorities for tourism related funding. Tourism funding priorities should reflect those goals and objectives identified in the Philomath Strategic Plan. Current funding priorities include the following: 100% of the funds received through the City’s TLT will be used to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities. 100% of the funds received through the County’s allocation to the City will be used to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities. 50% of the funds received through the City’s TLT and the County’s allocation to the City will be reallocated to the Tourism Grant Program, to be awarded to organizations that apply for and are selected to receive funds through the annual application process. The remaining 50% of the funds will be used for tourism-related projects identified in the Philomath Strategic Plan. Tourism Grants and loans received for specific projects will be used for their intended projects and should aim to leverage private investment from hotels, motels, restaurants, retailers, private transport, and other tourism-related amenities and services. Recipients of funding should incorporate: Practices of equity, inclusion and diversity Responsible stewardship of the land, air, and waters of Philomath Eligibility Criteria Projects that contribute to the development and improvement of Philomath’s economy by means of the enhancement, expansion and promotion of the tourism industry are eligible to receive grant funding. Organizations applying for tourism grant funding must be a verifiable non-profit, service organization or business; individuals are not eligible. For more information, visit City of Philomath.

The City of Philomath is accepting applications for its Social Service Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Philomath State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Priorities Periodically, the City Council reviews the needs of the City and set priorities for funding. Social service funding priorities should reflect those found in the Philomath Strategic Plan and include: Providing basic services and resources to underserved populations Combatting homelessness and housing insecurity Improving health and wellness, including mental health Recipients of funding should incorporate: Practices of equity, inclusion and diversity Responsible stewardship of the land, air, and waters of Philomath Eligibility Criteria Requested funds shall be used to support projects or services that will benefit Philomath community members during the time period for which funding is requested. Organizations applying for social service funding must be recognized as a non-profit by the Federal Government with a tax-exempt status or be a governmental or quasi-governmental agency. For more information, visit City of Philomath.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote wine and culinary tourism in Oregon, with a focus on increasing visitor numbers and overnight stays.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses in Oregon City to host public events that attract significant tourism and benefit the local economy.

The Travel Oregon City grant program invites applications from non-profit and for-profit organizations to fund public events that attract tourists, support local businesses, and enhance the community's tourism brand, with a focus on transparency, financial stability, visitor attendance estimation, vendor involvement, and annual application for funding.