Oregon Education Grants

The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) opens its application portal for the 2024 Grant Cycle. Donor Name: Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) State: Oregon County: Coos County (OR), Curry County (OR), Douglas County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: For the 2024 Grant Cycle, JAMF is offering two (2) grant programs:  a Small Grant Program (Request of $25,000 or less) and a Large Grant Program (Request of more than $25,000). The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) awards grants to qualified organizations in Oregon with programs and projects that benefit communities in the following Service Areas: Coastal Douglas County Coos County Curry County Priority Areas  Arts & Culture Children & Youth Community Health Convening & Gathering Places Economic Development Environment & Natural Resources Poverty Alleviation. Eligible Organizational Requirements  Oregon-based 501(c)(3) charitable organizations Publicly supported organizations Governmental units (City, County, Tribal) Schools Hospitals Organizations with qualified fiscal sponsor. Ineligibility  JAMF do not support requests related to: Endowments Individual Requests Scholarships Political Campaigns Legislative Activities Promotion of any Religious Doctrine Financing / Lending. For more information, visit JAMF.

The Douglas Community Fund offers competitive grants specifically aimed at supporting medical and other various needs within Douglas County. With its origins in funding a regional medical facility, the fund places a high priority on the medical needs of the community. Grants range from $2,000 to $10,000, with some reaching $15,000-$20,000. Applicants are notified of their status in late March to early April. This grant program does not support multiyear funding requests. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadline: December 1st to January 16th

The State Library of Oregon works to improve library service for all Oregonians through their local public libraries. As state-funded non-competitive grants, Ready to Read funds are an essential part of this mission. Grants are distributed annually to all legally established public libraries who apply for and report on their yearly grant spending. In the late 1970’s, state funding was initially allocated to support libraries serving preschool aged children. This has changed over time to include an expanded focus on summer reading projects. The Oregon Revised Statutes governing the Ready to Read grant program can be found in 357.740-357.780. Grant renewed every year. Ready to Read grants help communities support our youngest Oregonians using the below early literacy and summer reading outcomes to direct their work. Outcomes are broad enough to allow all libraries, regardless of size and location, to address a meaningful early literacy and/or summer reading community need. Libraries choose annually which outcomes they will work towards in their communities. Early Literacy Outcome #1: Young children develop the 6 early literacy skills by the time they start kindergarten. Early Literacy Outcome #2: Adults enjoy reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing with their young children regularly to help them develop early literacy skills. Summer Reading Outcome #1: Youth maintain or improve their literacy skills over the summer. Summer Reading Outcome #2: Youth demonstrate their love of reading and learning by choosing to engage in these activities during their free time over the summer. Summer Reading Outcome #3: Adults enjoy spending time engaging in early literacy activities with youth over the summer to help them develop literacy skills. Each biennium, the Legislature allocates a total amount of Ready to Read funding, half of which is distributed each year of the biennium. Grant amounts are calculated each fiscal year with a formula assigning 80% of the grant based on the number of children ages 0-14 being served, and 20% based on the library's geographic area service boundaries. Libraries receive a minimum grant amount of $1000 and apply for the exact amount they are allocated each year. For 2024, the State Library plans to distribute $818,461 to 143 public libraries in December 2023 to use in their Ready to Read projects. For 2024, some allocated grant amounts may look slightly different than in previous years.Mostly this is due to a decrease or increase in the population of children in a particular service district. You can view the 2024 preliminary grant amounts posted here. If you have questions about your library's amount, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please also remember that this is not a final amount - if any libraries decide not to apply for their allocated amount, their allocation is redistributed among all applying libraries.

The Lilja Family Fund, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), provides grants and scholarships specifically targeting communities in South Douglas County, including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea, and Glendale. Established through the estates of Don Lilja and his sister Helen, the fund annually allocates approximately $40,000 for grants to support projects within K-12 education, early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community enhancement, excluding requests for teacher salaries, basic equipment and supplies, or replacing government funding. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000. Applications are accepted annually from June 1 to July 15 through the MyOCF portal. Scholarship eligibility extends to graduates from specified public and private high schools in South Douglas County, with applications due to the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) by March 1 each year. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: June 1st to July 15th

The Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund (ONREF) offers grants to public or private high schools in Oregon committed to providing educational opportunities in Forestry. Grants support the acquisition of natural resource-related tools, equipment, technology, and other educational resources. The funding range is between $500 to $2,500, with the possibility of larger awards under special circumstances. The application period is from January 1 to March 1 annually. Eligible schools must demonstrate a commitment to Forestry Programs of Study, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that includes wood products, silviculture, harvesting, and the management of Oregon's forest-related natural resources, alongside career and leadership development. There are also four Subfunds with specific funding objectives and eligibility requirements. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/closing deadline: January 1st to March 1st

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon's Lane, Benton, and Deschutes counties that are working on impactful projects in the arts, education, health, and community development.

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

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 Ben Serafin Fund, established under the Oregon Community Foundation in 2007, honors the legacy of Ben Serafin—a notable community leader and founder of the Fall Creek Ranch Foundation. Residing in Glide, Douglas County, this fund annually allocates approximately $50,000 for competitive grants specifically aimed at supporting local service districts and nonprofits within Douglas County, with a preferential focus on organizations based in and serving the Glide community. The fund facilitates grant sizes ranging from $2,000 to $15,000, with possibilities for larger awards. The annual application window spans from June 1 to July 15, emphasizing projects that do not request multiyear funding. Additionally, the fund offers scholarships prioritizing graduates from Glide High School, extending financial support over four years with annual application requirements. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: June 1st to July 15th

The Lilja Family Fund was established by Don Lilja and his sister Helen through their estates to support communities in South Douglas County, Oregon, including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea, and Glendale. The fund annually provides approximately $40,000 in grants to projects that address priorities in K-12 education, early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000, with priority given to projects offering direct student services and not covering basic operational costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/closing deadline: 06/01 to 07/15

The Lilja Family Fund was established by Don Lilja and his sister Helen through their estates to support communities in South Douglas County, Oregon, including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea, and Glendale. The fund annually provides approximately $40,000 in grants to projects that address priorities in K-12 education, early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000, with priority given to projects offering direct student services and not covering basic operational costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/closing deadline: 06/01 to 07/15

This grant provides financial assistance for the preservation and restoration of historic cemeteries across Oregon, supporting projects that enhance security, education, and conservation efforts.

This program provides financial support to small arts organizations in Oregon, focusing on those that promote access to arts education and programming for underserved communities.

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.