Oregon Housing Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

The LIFE Center Fund, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides two-year grants to organizations in North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland that assist individuals in critical need. The grants, ranging from $7,500 to $10,000 per year, support the provision of food, clothing, household items, prescription and hygiene assistance, and school supplies. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and proposals from organizations outside Portland city limits are accepted if they allocate grant funds for residents in the specified areas. Priority is given to applications that align with the mission of the LIFE Center Fund, demonstrate a clear impact, and have not received funding in the previous grant year. The use of fiscal sponsors is permitted, subject to certain conditions. The application process requires the completion of forms and the submission of various attachments, including project budgets, board member information, financial statements, and supporting letters. Grantees will be required to submit reports on their activities. For more information, contact Michael Oreste, Program Officer, at [email protected].

The State of Oregon, acting by and through its Higher Education Coordinating Commission (“HECC”), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA”) awards grants to eligible entities that administer workforce programs in the manufacturing sector. Donor Name: Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Focus Areas HECC will fund projects in the below identified focus area Outreach, Career Awareness and Exploration Outreach, career awareness, and exploration that intentionally prioritizes outreach to individuals from priority populations. Earn-and-Learn Opportunities Creating and/or expanding earn-and-learn education and training opportunities with outreach to priority populations. Earn-and-learn opportunities are those that provide compensation for individuals to participate in training opportunities that lead to employment. Earn-and-learn opportunities may include but are not limited to stipends, scholarships, paid tuition, tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, paid internships, etc. Projects in either focus area must prioritize equitable program participation by individuals from the following priority populations identified: Communities of color; Women; Low-income communities; Rural and frontier communities; Veterans; Persons with disabilities; Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals; Members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian tribes; Individuals who disproportionately experience discrimination in employment on the basis of age; and Individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Funding Information HECC may award up to $12 million for this RFA. Performance Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Allowable uses of funds Allowable Costs may include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing direct benefits to individuals, which may include: Paid work experience, including stipends and wages, Tuition and fee assistance for workforce programs, and Wraparound workforce development services. Wraparound workforce development services provide supports for individuals participating in workforce programs and may include but are not limited to childcare, transportation, mental health services, housing support, job-related materials and supplies, books, tuition, and other services designed to help individuals attain employment and progress along career pathways. Creating and expanding education and training programs, including developing culturally and linguistically specific career pathways for obtaining certificates, credentials, or degrees recognized by targeted industry sectors. Expanding the capacity of organizations to provide workforce development services, including: Hiring staff or contracting for services; Developing strategies around workforce programs including program development Purchasing equipment, technology, or other supplies; Paying for administrative costs; and Any other activities necessary to increase the organization’s capacity to provide workforce programs that advance economic mobility, educational attainment, and career advancement in the healthcare sector. Eligibility Criteria In order to receive an award under this RFA, an Applicant must: Be a workforce service provider or a community-based organization that administers workforce programs in the manufacturing sector; ORS 660.400(1)(c) defines workforce service providers as including: nonprofit and public workforce education, training, and career services providers; and governmental entities that provide workforce development services. Defines community-based organizations to include: nonprofit organizations that are representative of a particular community or specific segments of a community and are located within or in close proximity to the community they serve; and culturally-specific organizations. Have an active registration in SAM.Gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier. Have an Employer ID Number with the Internal Revenue Service. Have and maintain a current business registration with the Oregon Secretary of State. For more information, visit HECC.

This grant provides funding for organizations to establish and manage temporary severe weather shelters in Grants Pass, Oregon, ensuring safety and support for unhoused residents during extreme weather conditions.

The City of Salem is offering Residential Toolbox Grants to enhance or restore a historically-designated residential property through the City’s Residential Toolbox Grant. Donor Name: City of Salem State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grant awards are up to $1,000 per applicant. Application Criteria  The proposed work must meet the following criteria: Enhance or restore the historic nature of, or preserve, renovate or rebuild, the historic aspects of the structure. Meet the design standards in SRC Chapter 230. Be on the exterior facade of an eligible contributing building or is a seismic retrofit that has received a building permit. Comply with state regulations in Lead Safe Practices. Cannot have any historic code violations in the last year. For more information, visit City of Salem.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Washington that aim to improve healthcare access and promote health equity for underserved communities through various health and social initiatives.

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 program provides financial support to Central Oregon farmers and ranchers for infrastructure improvements and professional development to promote sustainable farming practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon to create affordable and accessible housing solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting community integration and independent living.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Redmond, Oregon, for projects that improve housing and community facilities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

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 funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Klamath Falls that promote economic growth through business retention, neighborhood improvement, small business assistance, and housing development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and educational organizations in Portland to improve access to nutritious food for children and families in need.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Oregon to improve the well-being and development of children and youth in foster care through various community-driven programs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Portland that provide essential services for children from prenatal to age five, focusing on family assistance, emotional development, and support for parents, while promoting accessibility and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to underserved children and families, focusing on areas such as food security, mental health, education, support for children with disabilities, and arts programs for those who have experienced trauma.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to undertake projects that conserve, preserve, or restore the environment in specific regions of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington that prioritize serving BIPOC and TGNC communities, focusing on health, education, and community building initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that address critical community needs in Tigard, Oregon, focusing on housing, education, healthcare, hunger relief, and resources for immigrants and refugees.