Grants for Individuals

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

Grants of up to $500 to Oregon teachers in eligible regions for hands-on classroom activities or lessons. The goal of funding is to empower educators to help students grow and learn. Applicants must explain how they will incorporate the use of funds in a specific ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

Fellowship to an Oregon individual to support professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the career development of building and design professionals and to encourage greater contributions to their profession and community. The goal of t...

Grants to Oregon artists for career advancement projects. Funding is intended for work in a wide range of disciplines, including music, literature, dance, theatre, performance art, visual arts, design arts, and media arts. Artists from underserved communities are ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and groups for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents and visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs that address community needs and create a posi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon land owners, school districts, IHEs, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions for economic development projects. Funding is intended for programs that will improve opportunity and...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and residents for projects and programs that benefit and strengthen the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health, medical, the arts, and human needs. Projects are prioritized over oper...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho artists for arts initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote the accessibility, excellence, growth, and innovation of the arts. The grant provides funding for...

Grants to Oregon and Washington librarians, teachers, and counselors for classroom supplies. Applicants must work with grades K-5 and be a member of the funder's credit union. Funding is intended for furniture, books, technology, writing supplies, and other necess...

Grants and sponsorships to Oregon organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events and programs that promote the goals of the local council, including climate resiliency, public safety...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon organizations and individuals for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to capitalize on local resources, encourage tourism, foster inclusion, and build cultural infrastructure. Eligible applicants a...

Opportunity for Oregon youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to W...

Fellowships to Oregon visual artists for professional development. The fellowship is intended to recognize the achievements of professional artists and offer them an opportunity to further their careers. Applications are particularly encouraged from artists from u...

Grants of up to $500 to Oregon individuals, groups, and organizations for cultural programs in eligible locations. Funded programs must align with one of the following areas of focus: arts, heritage, and humanities. Funding is intended to support the preservation ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artists, nonprofit organizations, and arts-based businesses for the creation and presentation of project-based arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural events, exhibitions, live performances, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Tribal artists to advance Native visual arts. Eligible artistic disciplines include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and fiber art...

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon public or private nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals in eligible regions for general operating support and arts projects. Funding is intended for capacity building, operating needs, capital projects, and ...

Grants of up to $400 to Oregon and California educators in eligible counties for wildlife and environmental education for children. Funding is intended for projects that engage children with nature. Priority is given to K-6 public and private school teachers, howe...

Grants to Oregon building owners in eligible areas for building improvements. Funding is intended to support owners of officially designated historic buildings. Grants will help repair and maintain the structures, while preserving its appearance. Buildings must be...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote the appreciation of wildlife. Emphasis is placed on projects and initiatives focusing on the bird population and other natural r...

Free or discounted mobile and broadband services to Oregon low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to assist low-income families throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to reduce the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifyi...

Grants to Oregon property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to plumbing, fire sprinklers, storefronts, electrical, alley improvements, elevators, seismic, windows, and skylights. The prope...

Grants to Oregon businesses and individual property owners in eligible locations to improve the appearance of stores and properties. Funding is intended to promote new construction activities and building enhancements with the goal of revitalizing and upgrading th...

Grants to Oregon property owners and business tenants for construction and renovation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the construction of a new building or building additions for commercial, industrial, or mixed-use multi-family ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon individual homeowners and tribal members to address critical issues related to household wells. Funding is intended to repair, replace, or abandon water wells that are used for household purposes. Applications are accepted from lo...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements rel...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...

Grants to Oregon building owners and tenants for projects and services to enhance commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for design, engineering, and architectural services, or for projects to improve properties. Eligible properties are u...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon business and property owners for projects to enhance the exterior of stores in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve or restore building facades, including but not limited to replacing exterior lighting, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support events that promote the region as a premier tourist destination, bo...

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California children and youth for medical equipment to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to help young people with physical or developmental challenges gain access to specialized devices, mobility aids, or ...

Financial assistance to Oregon and Washington individuals with ovarian cancer to assist with ongoing expenses. Funding is intended for transportation costs, medical costs, specialist visits, and general support with expenses such as rent and utilities. Applicants ...

In-kind services to Oregon qualifying homeowners for the repair of homes in eligible regions. This program provides free repairs that ensure home properties are both livable and safe. Eligible applicants are low-income homeowners that are unable to complete the ne...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to assist small companies and commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) with energy-efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and...

Grants to Oregon commercial property and business owners for projects to renovate properties and address blight in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enhancements to a building's structure or for exterior aesthetic improvements that are publicly visible. ...

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon property owners, potential buyers, and developers to promote economic development, transform blighted areas, and create healthier communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental site assessments to help...

Grants of up to $250 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Preference will be given to a rural area application when all other factors are equal. Eligible...

Rebates for Oregon individuals with low-income or physical disabilities in eligible regions to purchase e-bikes. The purpose of the program is to make e-bikes more accessible and affordable to priority populations and low-and moderate-income families. Applicants m...

In-kind grants of services, home repairs, and education to Oregon families and individuals to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to provide low-income households with home weatherization servic...

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve conditions in selected economic distric...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon property owners to address domestic well challenges in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for assistance with domestic wells in primary residences that are experiencing challenges ...

Grants to Oregon livestock and working dog owners to offset livestock damage caused by wolves in eligible regions. Funding is intended to financially compensate owners while proactively minimizing conflicts between wolves and livestock. Eligible applicants maintai...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...