Oregon Recreation Grants

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 schools, districts, and outdoor school providers in Oregon to create or improve outdoor school programs for fifth and sixth-grade students, ensuring all students have access to enriching outdoor experiences.

The Youth Opioid Prevention Grant Program (YOPGP) supports efforts in Oregon City to discourage or prevent youths within community from the misuse of opioids and prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies, which will improve community’s overall quality of life by investing in programs that focus directly on youth. Donor Name: City of Oregon City State: Oregon City: Oregon City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Projects or programs that receive support through this program must meet at least one of the goals listed below. A. Prevent Misuse Of Opioids  Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following: Media campaigns to prevent youth opioid misuse. Corrective advertising or affirmative public education campaigns based on evidence for youth. Drug take-back disposal or destruction programs. Evidence-based prevention programs in schools or evidence-informed school and community education programs and campaigns for students, families, school employees, school athletic programs, parent-teacher and student associations, and others. School-based or youth-focused programs or strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing drug misuse and seem likely to be effective in preventing the uptake and use of opioids. Community-based education or intervention services for families, youth, and adolescents at risk for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions. Evidence-informed programs or curricula to address mental health needs of young people who may be at risk of misusing opioids or other drugs, including emotional modulation and resilience skills. Greater access to mental health services and supports for young people, including services and supports provided by school nurses, behavioral health workers or other school staff, to address mental health needs in young people that (when not properly addressed) increase the risk of opioid or another drug misuse. B. Prevent Overdose Deaths And Other Harms (Harm Reduction)  Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide increased availability and distribution of naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for first responders, overdose patients, individuals with OUD and their friends and family members, schools, or community navigators and outreach workers. Training and education regarding naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for overdose patients, patients taking opioids, families, schools, and community support groups. Funding Information The Oregon City Budget Committee earmarked $40,000 each year. The City will distribute a total of up to $40,000 in awards, with a maximum up to $20,000. July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025  Eligibility Criteria Projects or programs must meet the following eligibility requirements: Project applicant must be: A non-profit organization or charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service; or A school or institution of higher learning; or A local government advisory committee, department, or coalition. The project may not fund major capital improvement projects. The applicant must not be a sub-contractor of the applicant. The project must not promote or inhibit religion. The project must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation. The project must not be used to replace any other available source of federal, state, local or regional funds. For more information, visit City of Oregon City.

The Oregon Forest Legacy Program under LWCF funding seeks to protect forestlands from non-forest use through acquisitions and conservation easements. This funding opportunity supports efforts to maintain Oregon's forest integrity against urbanization and development pressures, emphasizing sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Applications for this funding must propose projects that align with Oregon’s Forest Legacy Areas and demonstrate significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. Must be located within an Oregon Forest Legacy Area.

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.

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

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.