Oregon grants for Individuals

This grant provides financial support for property owners, prospective buyers, and developers in the greater Portland area to assess and redevelop potentially contaminated sites into valuable community assets.

This program provides funding to landowners, conservation organizations, and government agencies in Oregon to improve wildlife habitat and increase public hunting access on private lands.

This program provides financial assistance to Oregon veterans facing barriers to completing their education or training, such as unavailable courses or outstanding student debts.

This program provides funding to various organizations and developers to create and maintain affordable rental housing for low and very low income households across Oregon, including specific support for veteran housing initiatives.

This program provides funding to local governments, Indian tribes, and individuals for water management projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits in Oregon.

This program provides financial support to various organizations for developing and rehabilitating affordable housing for low-income individuals and families in Oregon.

This program provides financial assistance to forestland owners in Oregon for implementing preventive treatments that improve forest health and resilience against bark beetle infestations.

This program provides financial assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Oregon for repairing, replacing, or abandoning domestic wells that can no longer supply sufficient water for essential household needs.

This program provides financial support to small forestland owners in Oregon for projects that improve fish habitats and mitigate environmental risks associated with forest roads.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

This program provides financial support for community-driven projects in Beaverton that promote peace, conflict resolution, and restorative justice.

This program provides urgent financial assistance to veterans and their immediate family members in Oregon facing sudden financial hardships, helping them cover essential living expenses like housing, utilities, and medical costs.

The Individual Artist Fellowship Program by the Oregon Arts Commission is a one-year grant, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, aimed at supporting and honoring Oregon's professional artists in the performing arts sector, with eligibility criteria including being 18 years or older, domiciled in Oregon for at least a year, and not having received the same fellowship in the prior five years.

This grant provides financial support to local visual artists, writers, performers, and musicians in Clatsop and Tillamook counties to create original work and engage the community through public presentations or educational activities.

This program provides $10,000 grants to small businesses in the U.S. that promote women's advancement and gender equity through their products, services, or initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Western United States for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in aquatic ecosystems.

Business Oregon is offering a grant of over $1 million for the development and expansion of early learning and child care resources, prioritizing culturally specific organizations, programs expanding child care slots, and those operating in child care deserts, with funds to be used for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and planning projects related to child care infrastructure.

The City of Salem is offering Residential Toolbox Grants, a program designed to support the enhancement or restoration of historically-designated residential properties. While the specific foundation mission alignment is not explicitly stated, the City's role as the donor suggests an alignment with preserving local heritage, promoting historical integrity, and supporting property owners in maintaining the aesthetic and structural value of their historic homes. This grant serves as a direct financial incentive to encourage responsible stewardship of the city's historical architecture. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are owners of historically-designated residential properties within the City of Salem. The overarching impact goal is to preserve and enhance the historic character of the city, ensuring that valuable architectural heritage is maintained for future generations. By offering financial assistance, the program aims to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with maintaining historic properties, thereby encouraging broader participation in preservation efforts. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined through its application criteria. The proposed work must enhance or restore the historic nature of the structure, preserve, renovate, or rebuild its historic aspects, and meet the design standards specified in SRC Chapter 230. Furthermore, the work must be on the exterior facade of an eligible contributing building or involve a seismic retrofit that has received a building permit. Compliance with state regulations in Lead Safe Practices is also mandatory, and applicants cannot have any historic code violations in the last year. These stringent criteria ensure that funded projects align with best practices in historic preservation. The expected outcomes and measurable results include a greater number of historically-designated residential properties being successfully enhanced, restored, or preserved. The maximum grant award of $1,000 per applicant, while modest, is intended to support specific, critical interventions that contribute to the overall preservation goals. Measurable results would include the number of grants awarded, the types of projects undertaken (e.g., exterior facade restoration, seismic retrofits), and the adherence of these projects to the stipulated design and safety standards. The program's strategic priority is the direct, tangible preservation of the city's historic residential fabric, with a theory of change that posits that financial incentives will lead to increased and more compliant historic property maintenance, ultimately contributing to the city's cultural and architectural heritage.

This funding initiative provides financial support for community-based arts and culture projects in Springfield, Oregon, aimed at preserving local heritage and fostering public engagement through creative events and exhibitions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and communities in Oregon to assess the viability of water conservation, reuse, and storage projects, requiring a 50% cost match for feasibility studies.