Oregon Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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 funding opportunity supports projects that acquire water rights to enhance instream flows, benefiting habitat conservation and improving water quality across Oregon.

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 Oregon artists and arts practitioners at any career stage, enabling them to seize significant opportunities that enhance their artistic careers without financial strain.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Portland, Oregon, that work to improve equitable access to parks, gardens, and recreational spaces for historically marginalized groups.

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland to help meet essential needs like food, clothing, and school supplies for local residents.

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 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.

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 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 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.

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute created the Community Partnership Program (CPP) to support the development of sustainable collaborations with Oregon communities to address community-identified cancer needs. Donor Name: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The mission of the Community Partnership Program is to work hand in hand with Oregon communities as allies in the Knight Cancer Institute’s efforts to end cancer as they know it. Support Oregon communities in identifying and addressing their most pressing cancer-related needs. Enhance collaboration between Oregon communities and OHSU to address local cancer issues and cancer health disparities. Foster the skills and abilities of Oregon communities to ensure efforts to address local cancer issues are sustainable long-term. The Community Partnership Program highly encourages proposals that address cancer-related health disparities and increase equity for Oregon communities that have been historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized. Organizations that are led by and/or those that are committed to serving populations facing cancer health disparities are highly encouraged to apply. Grant Tiers  The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute provides awards across three tiers. Tier 1: Define Need Develop a local action plan through the identification of cancer priorities based on local capacity building, data collection and analysis. This could be achieved through one of the following: Conduct a community cancer needs assessment to define next steps for addressing a local cancer issue. Establish a committee or coalition to review existing data and collaboratively address a pressing local cancer issue. Tier 2: Develop and Pilot Develop/adapt and pilot a small program, project or activity to determine its feasibility and acceptability for addressing a priority cancer issue(s) or disparity in a specific community. This could be achieved through one of the following strategies: An evidence-based approach or intervention. A newly developed approach. Tier 3: Evaluate and Sustain Evaluate an approach with demonstrated feasibility/acceptability and establish strategies for sustainability. This could be achieved through implementation of one of the following: An evidence-based approach adapted for the target community. A previously piloted project, program, or activity in a specific community. Funding Information Tier 1: Define Need Up to $15,000 Tier 2: Develop and Pilot Up to $30,000 Tier 3: Evaluate and Sustain Up to $60,000. Grant Period 1 Year. Allowable Expenses Funds may be used for the following types of expenses provided they are directly attributable to the proposed project: Personnel: Costs include both salary and fringe benefits (see restriction below in unallowable expenses). Consultant fees. Equipment: Defined as any item that has a useful life of over one year. Materials and supplies. Travel costs (excluding travel for CPP required trainings, which will be provided). Clinical care costs. Indirect costs: Include facilities and administration and/or overhead. Not to exceed 10% of the total budget (without an approved justification). Eligibility Criteria  Individuals affiliated with community groups/organizations, schools, government bodies, health/medical clinics, health systems or businesses may apply. OHSU employees, students, divisions or departments are not eligible to apply. While the Community Partnership Program encourages collaboration between community organizations and experts in the field, funds are not intended to solely support the work of an individual who is not affiliated with a community organization. Individuals affiliated with an academic institution or university are required to partner with a local community-based organization to ensure funds are invested into the target community. This partnership should include collaboration on proposal development and, if funded, the community partner should contribute to or lead project implementation. The Community Partnership Program may limit the number of grants made to an organization in a single cycle or cumulatively. In addition, the Steering Committee may prioritize applications that propose a unique or innovative project, thereby reserving the right to deny the funding of proposals that duplicate or are similar in scope to other previously funded and/or proposed CPP projects. For more information, visit OHSU.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering grants through the relaunch of the Materials Management grants program, which has been renamed the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grants Program. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grants program is to support statewide efforts to reduce the environmental and human health impacts of materials at all stages of their life cycle. The goal of the program is to build local capacity and support community solutions that address the environmental, social and health impacts created by production, consumption, use and disposal of materials. The objectives of the program are to: Inspire promising solutions to reduce the impacts of materials by funding innovative projects and programs. Empower community action to reach environmental solutions. Create environmental and health benefits that result from more sustainable consumption and use of materials. Advance equity and environmental justice by providing resources to historically underserved and underrepresented communities across Oregon. Funding Area  In an effort to make the  application process more accessible and streamlined, the program will focus on one annual funding area each year. For the 2024 grant cycle, the annual funding area is waste prevention. Waste prevention is an environmentally centered approach to reduce the consumption of natural resources and generation of waste before something becomes trash or pollution. Waste prevention activities reduce waste by changing product design, by using less, by using something longer, or by repairing it. DEQ may award grants for activities that reduce the environmental and human health impacts of materials such as: A farmers market purchasing reusable dishes to eliminate single-use products Establishing or expanding services for community tool libraries or other share libraries. A small business buying a new technology to etch glass instead of applying plastic product labels. A store investing in bulk storage for resupplying low-waste products. Funding Information Up to $ 1,000,000 is available for the 2024 grant cycle. $ 25,000 is the minimum available for individual grant awards. $ 125,000 is the maximum available for individual grant awards. Grant Period DEQ anticipates that grant agreements will be drafted beginning in January 2025. The grant term begins the date that the grant agreement is signed. After signing the agreement, recipients must complete their projects within 24 months. Eligible Activities Education and outreach Training Research Program, project or policy development Workforce development Eligible Costs Administrative costs, such as travel, office expenses, and overhead Salaries and benefits for project personnel and payments to consultants or contractors Publications and other printed materials Machinery, vehicles, equipment, signs, containers and project-related supplies. Eligible Applicants Local governments, Nonprofit (501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status) or fiscally sponsored organizations, Organizations created by an Oregon public entity, Tribal nations, Public schools, Public universities, Community colleges, or Small businesses of 50 people or less. For more information, visit Oregon DEQ.