Oregon Housing Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Oregon that aim to improve public welfare through charitable and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public organizations in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, Oregon, to implement community health initiatives that improve access to care, housing, and equity.

This funding program provides financial support for community improvement projects that enhance neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and promote local business development within Stayton, Oregon.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that deliver essential social services to residents of Medford, Oregon, including healthcare, housing assistance, and crisis intervention.

This funding initiative provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in the Northwestern U.S. that are addressing urgent community needs, particularly for BIPOC and TGNC individuals, in response to a challenging socio-political climate.

This program provides reimbursement funds to farmers in Benton County, Oregon, for implementing non-lethal methods to prevent wildlife conflicts and protect their crops and livestock.

This program provides funding to organizations that offer essential services to Oregon veterans, focusing on areas like health care, housing, employment, and education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for affordable housing and community development projects aimed at assisting low-income residents in Corvallis.

This program provides funding to Oregon cities, counties, and tribal governments to develop land use and transportation plans that promote walkable, transit-friendly communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities focused on improving safety and wellness through various community services, including mental health, disaster relief, and healthcare accessibility.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who demonstrate leadership and face systemic barriers to education, prioritizing those in marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Oregon and Washington to create and expand workforce programs for individuals referred from shelters, helping those who have experienced homelessness gain employment and essential skills.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon that advocate for integrated and affordable housing solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on empowering self-advocates and eliminating systemic barriers.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

The Oregon Community Foundation is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance economic vitality and workforce development in specified Oregon counties, with priority given to initiatives that improve prosperity, tax base, competitiveness, workforce skills, and image of the region, and can be used for equipment, facility upgrades, start-up costs, and other necessary services.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

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 Oregon Community Foundation is accepting applications to provide equitable access to flexible funding for organizations serving the most pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon. Donor Name: Oregon Community Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: They encourage a broad range of nonprofits to apply. They prioritize work that clearly addresses community-identified needs in support of the following Oregon populations who have histori[1]cally experienced significant bias, discrimination or underinvestment: Black, Indigenous, Latino/x and communities of color. (Communities of color include, but are not limited to, Black/African/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Latino/x, Asian/ Asian American, Southwest Asian and North African/Middle Eastern and North African, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander). People living in under-resourced communities and/or communities lacking critical infrastructure. Immigrants and/or refugees. People experiencing disabilities. People living on low incomes. People who are homeless/unsheltered. People who identify as LGBTQ+. Survivors of domestic violence and/or child abuse. Funding Information  The maximum award is $40,000, but the average size is $15,000–$20,000. Grant Period The grant period is one year. Funding Priorities Funding will go to a broad range of organizations to support small capital, capacity-building and new or expanding programs or projects that will deepen, enhance or grow work in their community.  Funding will support applications focused on one of these three grant types: New or expanding program or project. Costs associated with developing a new program or service or expanding a current one. New activities a) did not exist before, and b) are planned or developed to address a gap or need for the organization or the community served. Expanding activities build on previous success to significantly increase impact on more or different people or communities. This can include reaching a new or different population, county or community or significantly more of the same population in the same community. Requests to support ongoing, incremental growth are not competitive and will not be considered. They have no single definition of “significant expansion” for all contexts and needs. Please explain why your request is a significant expansion in terms of community needs. Capacity-building. Costs relating to new or expanded activities that develop the organization. Typical examples include strategic or business planning, board development, volunteer coordination, program planning, and marketing and communications. Small capital. Costs associated with new or expanded building construction, renovation or equipment. Total small capital costs may not exceed $500,000. Eligibility Criteria The following organizations are eligible to apply: 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal entities and government entities are eligible to apply. Other types of organizations may work with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor to become eligible; an official agreement outlining the relationship with the fiscal sponsor must be submitted with the application. Organizations that have active grants with other OCF grant programs are eligible to apply in 2024. For more information, visit Oregon Community Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon and Washington that provide innovative housing solutions and research initiatives to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.