Oregon Science and Technology Grants

The Oregon Arts Commission is seeking applications for its Arts Learning Grants to support high-quality projects that: provide a responsive opportunity for learning in and through the arts to benefit K-12 students; foster exchange of knowledge between artists and educators; and impacts the achievement, skills and/or attitudes of learnings. Donor Name: Oregon Arts Commission State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Arts Learning program supports high-quality projects that: Provide a responsive opportunity for learning in and through the arts to benefit K-12 students; Foster exchange of knowledge between artists and educators; and Impact the achievement, skills and/or attitudes of learners. Funding Information Arts Learning awards are $10,000. Activity Period  September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria At the time of the application deadline, all applicant organizations must operate as a nonprofit as evidenced by: Current IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status; Active registration with the State of Oregon for corporate, non-profit status; and Current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov​. Review Criteria The following review criteria will be used to evaluate applications (0 is the lowest score): Project Quality and Responsiveness (0 to 40 points) Quality of opportunities to learn in and through the arts; Responsiveness of the project to the learning needs of a specific population; Selection process for determining which individuals will teach the arts and appropriateness of their skill sets to the project; and Artistic excellence and artistic merit. Project Support (0 to 30 points) Readiness of paid staff to assure project success; Viability and development of recruitment plan to assure the specific populations defined are the primary participants in the project; Commitment to preparation and support of teaching artists during the project; and Clarity and relevance of project budget. Project Impact (0 to 30 points) Articulation of what will change for learners as a result of the project; and Viability of process to measure change. For more information, visit Oregon Arts Commission.

The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce the third round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Energy State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Public bodies include counties, municipalities, and special government bodies such as ports and irrigation districts. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and priority will be given to projects that support program equity goals, demonstrate community energy resilience, and include energy efficiency and demand response. Grant dollars are available for four types of projects: planning a renewable energy project, planning a renewable energy project that also has a resilience component, construction of a renewable energy project, or construction of a renewable energy project with a resilience component. Eligible projects include renewable energy generation systems like solar or wind, as well as energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, or microgrid technologies paired with new or existing renewable energy systems. Eligible applicants are encouraged to partner with community groups, non-profits, private businesses, and others on potential projects. Funding Information Planning a community renewable energy project: $100,000. ​Planning a community energy resilience project: ​$100,000. ​Constructing a community renewable energy project: $1,000,000. ​Constructing a community energy resilience project: $1,000,000. Eligibility Criteria  The Community Renewable Energy Grant Program is open to Oregon Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities. For more information, visit ODOE.

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 City of Seaside Visitors Bureau invites funding requests from businesses and organizations that produce tourism projects, programs or events designed to increase overnight visits to the area, especially in the shoulder and winter months. Donor Name: City of Seaside Visitors Bureau State: Oregon City: Seaside Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of Seaside’s Tourism Grant Program is to support and coordinate event development to ensure that Seaside can meet or exceed visitor expectations as a tourism destination and derive the greatest possible economic impact from visitor spending. Funding priority is given to projects and events that occur during the shoulder seasons and winter months with a strong potential for creating local room nights. No more than $3,000 will be granted to projects happening between Memorial Day and Labor Day (with the exception of July 4th fireworks funding, which City leaders typically earmark as a “signature Seaside event”). Funding Information Up to $25,000. Project Period Projects or events to be completed between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Grant Projects Below is a sample list of grant projects. Actual projects are not limited to only what is listed below. All projects must generate overnight stays in Seaside or have the potential to generate overnight stays. Events, festivals or activities that accentuate and/or complement Seaside. Development assistance to non-profit or government-owned visitor attractions. Development projects by “for profit” businesses and organizations may be considered, but not for brick-and-mortar types of projects or any programs that duplicate City marketing efforts. Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations and businesses with a project or event that promotes local tourism attractions and has a strong potential to create overnight stays for commercial lodging properties in Seaside are eligible to apply. Activities Not Eligible for Funding The following is a partial list of activities that are not eligible for consideration. Grant funds to cover general administrative costs. Grant funds to cover operational expenses. Commercial or for-profit orgs seeking funds for capital improvements or projects. Projects promoting tourism outside the Seaside area. Applicants who did not complete the required reports in previous year. Award requests for more than $5,000.00 (or $3,000 in the high tourism season.). Used as a match for other City of Seaside funding awards. For more information, visit  City of Seaside Visitors Bureau.

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 Residential Improvement Grant Program in Oregon aims to support the revitalization of residential properties in the District by offering matching grants for property improvement. Administered by the City of Warrenton Urban Renewal Agency (WURA), the program will allocate funds on a first come, first served basis within the annual budget. It is specifically targeted towards residential properties within the Urban Renewal District.