Oregon Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides financial support to community organizations and groups that promote and empower women and girls to participate in sports and active recreation.

This program provides financial support to Oregon-based companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR grants, helping them cover costs related to commercialization activities such as marketing, hiring, and intellectual property protection.

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.

The State of Oregon, acting by and through its Higher Education Coordinating Commission (“HECC”), is seeking applications awards grants to eligible entities that administer workforce programs in the technology 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: Not Available Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Focus Areas HECC will fund projects in the below identified focus areas. Career Advancement Education and training programs that address transferable technology skills and focus on upskilling and reskilling adult learners, dislocated workers, and individuals employed in high-tech or any other industry. Strategies may include but are not limited to acceleration strategies and models such as Credit for Prior Learning, Career Pathways, and Competency-Based Education. Recruitment Expanding education and training programs for transferable technology skills, which may include but is not limited to building awareness of technology occupations and careers and providing for high-tech career exploration. Transferable technology skills may include but are not limited to: Ability to integrate different operating systems (DevOps) Cybersecurity, threat hunting, incidence response Data analytics, back-end data Engineering (hardware & software) IT, enterprise application deployment High level customer relationship management (CRM) understanding and other function/role-specific tech platforms Instructional designers Systems engineering User experience (UX) design and research 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. 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 Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program. Donor Name: Oregon Community Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant provides an open, responsive grantmaking opportunity that offers organizations flexible funding, with prioritized support for those organizations that serve entrepreneurs who are women, people of color, living in under-resourced rural communities, or working in under-resourced sectors such as consumer products. Funding Information In 2024, Oregon Community Foundation anticipates awarding $750,000. Grant Period All grants will be one year (12 months) in duration. Guiding Principles Foundation value Oregon’s diverse regions and populations, and seek to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through The funding. Foundation is committed to funding across Oregon with grant dollars reaching the remote, rural, suburban, and urban communities across every region of the state. Foundation prioritizes investments that creatively address needs and position entrepreneurs to thrive in Oregon. Foundation prioritizes investments demonstrating strong community support, solid planning, and wise stewardship. Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) organizations, Tribal entities, and government entities are eligible to apply. Additionally, other types of organizations may work with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor to submit an application. Applicants must submit formal paperwork confirming the fiscal sponsor relationship. Organizations with an active Community Grant or any other OCF grant are eligible to apply. Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant recipients from past years are also eligible to apply. Organizations may submit only one application for a 2024 Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant unless they are an umbrella organization or a fiscal sponsor for a separate application. The strongest proposals will Address a clear and compelling business community need Have goals/work that are relevant to Oregon’s entrepreneurs, including small and micro businesses If the project addresses the needs of a specific population, have staff and board with demonstrated cultural expertise to serve that population Demonstrate that people with lived experience are meaningfully leading and/or influencing the work Reflect realistic goals and solid planning Show strong potential to build the organization’s stability, effectiveness, or capacity Demonstrate strong community support, including the support of people being served Clearly communicate the role and potential impact of an OCF grant in this moment Have a realistic plan for securing remaining funds needed to carry out the work within the grant period If the proposal involves new staff or other significant on-going expenses, explain how the organization is thinking about long-term sustainability. Priority will be given to organizations that Primarily serve one or more priority populations (women, people of color, under-resourced rural communities, or sectors) Are reasonably positioned for long-term organizational viability Support OCF in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through the funding Reflect a strengths-based orientation Work to create positive, substantive change. For more information, visit OCF.

Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) is seeking applications from independently owned Clackamas County convenience stores to reduce the impact of tobacco on public health. Donor Name: Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) State: Oregon County: Clackamas County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: CCPHD TPEP will dedicate a portion of the tobacco tax revenue, allocated by the Oregon Healthy Authority, to one convenience store retailer agreeing to support community health by ending their tobacco sales and transitioning their business model to better support community health. Supporting the Retailer In addition to grant funding, TPEP will offer the following support to the retailer: Ongoing technical assistance to support the development and implementation of a new business plan. Assistance will be made available by LivelihoodNW, a local non-profit aiding businesses in all industries and at all stages of operation. Assistance in getting authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits from customers (if applicable). Connections to local producers and distributors to learn about opportunities to introduce new product categories and items. Professionally designed promotional materials to showcase new products and engage customers. Earned media and community outreach to highlight the new business model and commitment to community health as well as draw new customers. Benefits to the Retailer A Clackamas County retailer may benefit from healthy retail in several ways, including: Taking advantage of products with higher mark-ups than tobacco. Reaching new customers and expanding their customer base. Saving money on tobacco licenses. Staying ahead of trending tobacco regulations. Earning free store publicity. Differentiating their business from others in the community. Reducing crime associated with tobacco sales. Supporting a healthy community. Funding Information Up to $20,000 is available to help one retailer refocus their business model to one that supports a healthy community. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Own an independently operated convenience store located in Clackamas County that is not part of a corporate franchise or owned by a corporate entity (such as 7-11, Plaid Pantry, etc.) and has authority to determine which products the business carries. Hold a valid, current Oregon Tobacco Retail License. Actively sell tobacco products as of the application deadline for this notice of funding opportunity. Must hold the following insurance and limits depending on the scope of the proposed project: Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Abuse and Molestation Liability and Cyber Risk Limits. For more information, visit CCPHD.