Oregon Transportation Grants

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Bend for projects that reduce pollution and enhance community resilience in line with the Community Climate Action Plan.

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 program provides funding to small cities in Oregon with populations under 5,000 for essential transportation projects, such as road maintenance and safety improvements.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hillsboro that promote arts, culture, and heritage, with a focus on expanding access for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Portland to provide mentoring services for children and youth aged 5-24, focusing on social connections, career preparation, mental health resources, and cultural inclusivity.

This grant provides financial support to Oregon-based organizations addressing urgent needs for women and girls, prioritizing those led by or serving BIPOC communities and with smaller operating budgets.

This grant provides over $10 million to local and tribal correctional facilities in Oregon to implement treatment and transition services for individuals with opioid use disorder.

This funding program provides financial support to Oregon counties for acquiring, developing, rehabilitating, and planning public camping facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Oregon Arts Commission's Arts Build Communities program offers a one-year grant of $5,000 to arts and community-based organizations in Oregon, aiming to address local issues through arts-based solutions, with a focus on underserved communities and projects that integrate arts with community goals.

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Oregon to improve and expand off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities, including trail maintenance, safety education, and law enforcement services.

Deschutes County in Oregon is offering Fuel Reduction Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for community-scale projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks through activities such as equipment rental, supplies for community work parties, roadside chipping, fuel reduction, and debris disposal, with a total of $125,000 available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

The Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grant Program, funded by the Hillsboro Community Foundation, offers $1,000 to $10,000 to arts and culture organizations in Hillsboro, Oregon, that demonstrate a commitment to community enhancement and support for arts and culture, excluding expenses like building improvements, staff wages, and for-profit activities.

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 Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

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.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting applications for its 2024 Small City Allotment Grants. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Transportation State: Oregon County: All Counties Next Grant in 2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Small City Allotment (SCA) program is an annual allocation of state funds for local transportation projects. Incorporated cities with populations of 5,000 or less are eligible to apply. SCA funds may only be used upon streets that are “”inadequate for the capacity they serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety”” (ORS 366.805). Each project will be evaluated and scored on existing conditions and proposed improvements. Projects compete only against other projects within the same region. Funding information Project funding is limited to $250,000 per project. Project Details Here is a list of the possible items that may be a part of your project:  Resurfacing  Storm Sewer  Curbs  Gutters  Walkways  Curb Ramp  Bike Lanes  Multi-use Paths  Bridge Work  Right of Way  Other. Eligibility Criteria In addition to being an incorporated city with a population of 5,000 or fewer, cities must have all previously awarded Small City Allotmentprojects completed and their final reimbursement request submitted to ODOT prior to September 1, 2024, to be eligible to apply. If you think you might be able to meet the deadline, they recommend that you go ahead and apply.  If it turns out the reimbursement request is not complete or if ODOT does not issue Project Acceptance prior to November 1st, the application will be removed from consideration. Ineligibility Construction of new streets  Paving parking lots  Right of Way expenses  Improvements outside of the public Right of Way  Costs to adjust, reconstruct or relocate utilities.  Equipment, tools, or materials that could be used for work outside of the project.  Costs incurred prior to the execution of the agreement or after the project termination date.  Administrative services performed by the recipient. For more information, visit ODOT.

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Donor Name: Oregon Department of Energy State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Opportunity Announcement is to solicit subgrant applications and outline the procedures for the selection of subrecipients through a rolling process, following the requirements of the federal legislation and rules under which the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant is administered. Objectives  The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant provides grants to: Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable & maximizes benefits to communities. Reduce a community’s total energy use. Improve energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, and other sectors. Build a clean and equitable energy economy that prioritizes disadvantaged communities and promotes equity and inclusion in workforce opportunities and deployment activities, consistent with the Justice40 Initiative. Funding Information ​The Oregon Department of Energy has about $1.2 million available for grants to eligible local governments for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or transportation-related projects. The minimum grant for a qualifying community is $50,000. The maximum grant amount is $100,000. Period of Performance If awarded, a grant applicant’s Performance Agreement will outline the timeframe required to receive the grant award. In general, EECBG Performance Agreements are anticipated to provide 24 months from the date of the agreement for the project to be completed. Eligible Applicants  An applicant must be an Oregon unit of local government which was not otherwise eligible to receive a direct EECBG formula grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE). For more information, visit DOE.

The Deschutes Trails Coalition is soliciting proposals for trails-focused small projects occurring on, or impacting, publicly accessible trails in the Deschutes National Forest or other trail networks within Deschutes County. Donor Name: Deschutes Trail Coalition State: Oregon County: Deschutes County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Types of Projects On-The-Ground Projects- They shall address new trail projects, trail infrastructure projects, and trail maintenance projects. Sample projects may include, but will not be limited to, trail construction, trail signage, bridges, culverts, trail maintenance, road maintenance, and trailhead improvements. Capacity Enhancement Projects- They shall address capacity building needs of local organizations for example, the purchase of tools, training and education projects, and internships. Public Education and Outreach Projects- They shall address public trail education and outreach and may include: Public Outreach-Public service announcements, video creation, brochure or other printed materials for public distribution Education- Programs, workshops or other publicly-accessible events to enhance trails education among the general public and trail users specifically Discretionary funding- This funding will be allocated by the selection committee to projects that fall within the above categories, allowing the committee to fund additional projects. Funding Information This program will award up to $35,000 for multiple small projects. Projects should be completed within 24 months of the grant being awarded. Extensions may be applied for if needed.  Eligibility Criteria 501(c)3 non-profit organizations with a trails-related mission, role, or service(s). Federal Land Management Agencies. Private companies provided they are a formal partner of one or more 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. For more information, visit Deschutes Trail Coalition.

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.

This program provides funding to community groups and residents in Portland to create projects that improve stormwater management and enhance the health of local watersheds through green infrastructure and educational initiatives.