Oregon Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $1,500 for urgent needs to government, Tribal, and non-profit organizations within specific counties in Oregon and Washington, excluding event sponsorships and operational budget support.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance the economic and social well-being of rural communities in select western U.S. states.

This grant provides funding to rural organizations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, to strengthen their capacity through activities like training, strategic planning, and expert consultations.

This grant provides funding to rural nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal nations in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, to support community-driven projects that enhance local resilience and engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to implement impactful programs or capital projects that benefit rural children and families in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offers grants to support arts and culture projects including arts festivals, cultural heritage, museums, music, theater/drama, and visual arts. These grants aim to enrich communities within the Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power service territories, which include Utah, Wyoming, Southeastern Idaho, Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington, and Northern California. Applicants are encouraged to create an account and submit their proposals through the online grant application portal, focusing on projects that align with the foundation's mission towards education, civic and community betterment, culture and arts, and health, welfare, and social services. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: September 15th

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities focused on improving safety and wellness through various community services, including mental health, disaster relief, and healthcare accessibility.

The Rural Population Health Incubator Program, administered by the Office of Rural Health (ORH), aims to enhance community health in rural Oregon by offering grants that support population health and health equity initiatives. This program consolidates previous grant offerings into a singular initiative that provides larger grants and comprehensive support throughout the grant cycle. Key features of the program include a $10,000 grant, participation in a cohort of fellow grantees, and specialized support from ORH. The Incubator focuses on innovative programs that address needs around population health, health equity, and social drivers of health, prioritizing high-needs service areas, marginalized populations, and projects that foster community partnerships.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Oregon that aim to improve public welfare through charitable and educational initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Lane and Benton counties, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being in areas like arts, education, and health services.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and innovative projects with modest budgets, enabling them to develop scalable initiatives that can create a broader impact.

The Roundhouse Foundation's Open Call Grants aim to support organizations that contribute to the thriving of rural Oregon communities, including Tribal communities. These grants prioritize proposals that span 12-18 months, with funding amounts not exceeding $50,000; however, the median award is approximately $20,000. Preferred projects are innovative, collaborative, and align with the foundation's focus areas: Arts & Culture, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services, and Education. Proposals should demonstrate a commitment to rural Oregon, support sustainable practices, and foster economic resilience. Capital requests for facility development are not funded, but program-aligned infrastructure enhancements are considered. Grant renewed every year. 2 cycles per year

This funding opportunity supports artists, organizations, and community groups in creating public art and placemaking projects that enhance Seaside's cultural appeal and attract tourists.

The Career Pathways grant, accepting applications from May 27 to July 5, 2024, is dedicated to increasing economic mobility and generational wealth by providing access to family-wage jobs, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership. The grant supports programs that facilitate skill development, offer wrap-around services, and support entrepreneurship, especially for minority- and woman-owned businesses. Prioritizing culturally specific and minority-led programs, it aims to serve communities facing systemic barriers, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all initiatives.

The Ben Serafin Fund, established under the Oregon Community Foundation in 2007, honors the legacy of Ben Serafin—a notable community leader and founder of the Fall Creek Ranch Foundation. Residing in Glide, Douglas County, this fund annually allocates approximately $50,000 for competitive grants specifically aimed at supporting local service districts and nonprofits within Douglas County, with a preferential focus on organizations based in and serving the Glide community. The fund facilitates grant sizes ranging from $2,000 to $15,000, with possibilities for larger awards. The annual application window spans from June 1 to July 15, emphasizing projects that do not request multiyear funding. Additionally, the fund offers scholarships prioritizing graduates from Glide High School, extending financial support over four years with annual application requirements. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: June 1st to July 15th

City of Beaverton Small Project Grants 2023-2024 Oregon: The City of Beaverton is offering Small Project Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support new or urgent projects, with a focus on emerging artists, BIPOC and LGBTQ artists, students, and organizations new to grant-making. The program aims to promote cultural diversity, community collaboration, economic vitality, creativity and innovation, community identity and heritage preservation, and public spaces that promote health and wellbeing. Eligible expenses include planning and personnel costs, professional services, materials and supplies, and maintenance. Eligible applicants include individual artists or collectives, school groups within Beaverton city limits, individual students, and non-profits. Deadline for applications is 07/01/2024. For more information visit City of Beaverton website.

City of Beaverton is offering Open Format Grants for 2023-2024, with a grant size ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The grant aims to support individuals or organizations with needs not met by traditional funding programs, including studio, office, or venue rental; staff support; discreet projects; and strategic planning efforts. The program's goals align with Beaverton's Community Vision and prioritize cultural diversity, social equity, community collaboration, economic vitality, creativity and innovation, community identity and heritage preservation, and public space promotion. Funding requests may be up to $2,500 per applicant. Eligible applicants include individual artists, artist collectives, curators or arts administrators; non-profit organizations offering arts and culture programming; school groups within the city of Beaverton; and individual students. For more information, visit City of Beaverton website.

City of Ashland Business Beautification Grant Program 2023 – Oregon: The City of Ashland is offering the Business Beautification Grant to support private investment in renovating and rehabilitating existing lodging and commercial properties within Ashland City limits. The grant provides financial assistance through a fifty percent (50%) grant match to non-residential property owners for exterior cosmetic improvements, outdoor lighting upgrades, code violation alleviation, sidewalk and infrastructure installation, signage or awning installation, landscaping, outdoor seating installation, and removal of non-conforming or illegal site elements. Eligible applicants must be current property owners or tenants of non-residentially developed properties within City limits with no outstanding debt to the City. All beautification activities must comply with City building and zoning codes and be performed by a licensed general contractor or service provider. Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two quotes for the project and adhere to all building and land use codes as applicable. More information is available on the City of Ashland website.

This grant provides financial support to small arts organizations in Oregon, focusing on those that promote access to arts education and programming for underserved communities.

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.