Funding Opportunities
This is a general, and not complete, list of possible funding sources for the various activities Oregon ON members do (including, but not limited to: affordable housing, social services, economic and community development etc.). Please look at each funder’s website for granting specifics.
ARRA Information
Weatherization: Over the next three years, the State of Oregon will spend over $38 million dollars of ARRA funding to weatherize over 4500 homes across the state. In Multnomah County, these funds are being handled by the County. In other counties, Community Action groups will handle the funds; click the following link to learn more: weatherizationreferrals. Check the Oregon Housing and Community Services website for more information.
Federal Funding Sources
Foundations
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc Website
Anna May Family Foundation (mostly Jackson county) Website
Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Website
Calvert Social Investment Foundation (also known as Calvert Foundation) Website
The Carpenter Foundation Website
- limited to Jackson and Josephine counties
The Chichester duPont Foundation, Inc. Website
ConocoPhillips Foundation Website
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (formerly Cow Creek Seven Feathers Foundation) Website
-limited to Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane counties
Enterprise Green Planning and Construction Grants. Website
Gordon Elwood Foundation Website
– Curry, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation (also known as MRG) Website
MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing: Website
National Credit Union Foundation, Inc Website
Nonprofit Finance Fund (formerly Nonprofit Facilities Fund) Website
NW Natural Funding for Residents Website
The Oregon Community Foundation Website
Portland Women’s Foundation (formerly Portland Women’s Union Foundation; also known as Battered Women’s Foundation) Website
Rural Community Assistance Corporation Website
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. -top
Funds community and economic development, homeless, housing-oriented organizations. Specifically, it funds capital campaigns, equipment, general or operating support, matching funds, and program development. Contact: Corporate Philanthropy, phone: (610) 481-8527; e-mail: gabrielmb@apcl.com.
AmeriDream, Inc. -top
200 Professional Dr., Ste. 400
Gaithersburg, MD 20879-3417
Telephone: (301) 977-9133
Fax: (301) 977-9713
Toll-free tel.: (888) 263-7437
E-mail: info@ameridream.org
URL: www.ameridream.org
Purpose and Activities: AmeriDream seeks to expand affordable housing opportunities for underserved groups and promote the value of homeownership as the foundation for building strong communities and individual prosperity.
Downpayment Gift Program: The organization understands that some borrowers have achieved good credit scores by making timely rent or mortgage payments, but have been unable to save the money needed for a down payment on their dream house. The program provides gift funds to be used for the down payment or closing costs. The program provides down payment assistance of up to 10 percent of the home’s price.
DreamKeeper Mortgage Payment Relief Program: The program provides mortgage payment protection along with a down payment gift. This program helps homebuyers who have unexpected shortages of income due to temporary unemployment or short-term disability so they can keep their homes.
Types of Support: Grants to individuals
Anna May Family Foundation -top
– mostly Jackson county
2592 E. Barnett Rd.
Medford, OR 97504-8345
Contact: Amy Belkin, Secy.
Application address: 1314 B Center Dr., No. 264, Medford, OR 97501
Fields of Interest: Aging, centers/services; Children, services; Community/economic development; Crime/violence prevention, abuse prevention; Homeless, human services; housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Human services; Human services, emergency aid; Women, centers/services
Types of Support: Emergency funds; General/operating support
Application Information: Deadline(s): Mar. 1 and Sept. 1
The Carpenter Foundation -top
– limited to Jackson and Josephine counties
711 E. Main St., Ste. 10
Medford, OR 97504-7139
Telephone: (541) 772-5851
Contact: Polly Williams, Prog. Off.
Fax: (541) 773-3970
E-mail: pwilliams@carpenter-foundation.org
URL: www.carpenter-foundation.org
Purpose and Activities: The primary purpose of the Carpenter Foundation is to add opportunity, choice, inclusiveness, enrichment, and a climate for change for those living in the Rogue Valley, OR. Primary areas of interest include the arts, education, public interest, regional planning, and human services, including child welfare and youth.
Fields of Interest: Adult/continuing education; Adult education–literacy, basic skills & GED; Child development, education; Child development, services; Children/youth, services; Community/economic development; Family services; Government/public administration; Health care; Housing/shelter, development; Human services; Mental health/crisis services; Substance abuse, services; Visual arts
Population Groups: Economically disadvantaged
Types of Support: Annual campaigns; Building/renovation; Capital campaigns; Conferences/seminars; Consulting services; Continuing support; Curriculum development; Equipment; General/operating support; Land acquisition; Matching/challenge support; Program development; Program evaluation; Publication; Scholarship funds; Seed money; Technical assistance
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation -top
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is accepting applications for 2009 awards. This program recognizes and rewards individuals and organizations making a difference in communities across the country, and is divided into three categories: Neighborhood Builders, Local Heroes, and Student Leaders. The student leaders program recognizes high school juniors and seniors identified as exemplary young people with a passion for improving their communities. The Neighborhood Builders award funds up to $200,000 for operating support. The Local Hero’s award is $5,000 to eligible charitable organizations. (Info.)
Bank of the West -top
The mission of the Bank’s Charitable Contributions Program is to support nonprofit organizations that contribute to charitable educational, civic, cultural, health and welfare needs, and is committed to improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents within the communities in the following states: California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, and New Mexico. Nonprofit organizations qualify under the following charitable giving categories: education and job training; community/civic; health and welfare; community development. The Bank provides grants for capital campaigns, equipment, general or operating support, and program development. Deadlines are ongoing. Contact: Kristin Walter, phone: (323) 727-3381; e-mail: avillarreal@bankofthewest.com.
Calvert Social Investment Foundation -top
(also known as Calvert Foundation)
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1100W
Bethesda, MD 20814-3238
Contact: Liz Sessler, Mktg. and Sales Assoc.; Justin Conway, Rels. Officer
Fax: (301) 280-1399
E-ail: foundation@calvertfoundation.org
URL: www.calvertfoundation.org
Purpose and Activities: The foundation invests in community development financial organizations working in urban and rural communities by making loans to those groups that will re-lend the money to individuals or projects in their respective communities; supported programs include low-income housing funds, community development funds, community development banks and credit unions, international intermediaries working in developing countries, and microenterprise funds.
Program Area(s): Loans, ranging from $50,000 to $2.5 million (or ten percent of the applicant’s total assets, whichever is less), are available to community organizations that serve as financial intermediaries for their communities (including loan funds, microfinance institutions, affordable housing developers, and social enterprises) and are in need of flexible, affordable capital. Eligible organizations must have at least three years of operating experience, a solid base of net assets or net worth, evidence of good operating performance, and a track record of raising and repaying debt capital. Loans can be for one to five years; loans are often recommended for renewal at maturity if borrowers have demonstrated good credit risk.
Fields of Interest: Community/economic development; Housing/shelter, development; Rural development; Urban/community development
Geographic Focus: National; international
Types of Support: Program-related investments/loans
The Chichester duPont Foundation, Inc. -top
The Clark Fund, founded in 1946 by Mary Chichester duPont Clark, invites grant applicants from anywhere within the boundaries of the United States. Only nonprofit charitable organizations, exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are eligible to receive a grant. Organizations that develop an association and program understanding, with at least one trustee, experience the greatest likelihood of funding success. Preference is given to proposals for new initiatives, special projects, the expansion of current programs and capital improvement. The grant request must be received on or before September 1.
ConocoPhillips Foundation -top
ConocoPhillips maintains a philanthropic contributions budget for non-profit, charitable programs. In 2009, ConocoPhillips has budgeted $65 million for charitable contributions worldwide. Applications will be available online through August 1 for possible inclusion in the next calendar year budget.
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation -top
-limited to Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane counties
(formerly Cow Creek Seven Feathers Foundation)
2371 N.E. Stephens St., Ste. 100
Roseburg, OR 97470-1399
Telephone: (541) 957-8945
Contact: Carma Mornarich, Dir.
Fax: (541) 677-5574
URL: www.cowcreekfoundation.org/
Purpose and Activities: The foundation supports organizations involved with K-12 education, youth development, and families. Grants range from $100 to $15,000.
Fields of Interest: Elementary/secondary education; Family services; Youth development
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Capital campaigns; Equipment; General/operating support; Matching/challenge support; Program development; Technical assistance
CHS Foundation -top
5500 CENEX Dr.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-1733
Telephone: (800) 814-0506
Contact: William Nelson, Pres.
Fax: (651) 355-5073
E-mail: info@chsinc.com
Purpose and Activities: The foundation supports organizations involved with education, agriculture, safety, youth development, rural development, and leadership development. Special emphasis is directed toward programs that invest in the future of rural America, agriculture, and cooperative business.
Some Program Area(s):
Emergency Assistance and Disaster Relief: The foundation provides support for emergencies in rural communities.
Farm and Agriculture Safety: The foundation supports programs designed to keep farm families, children, and agribusiness professionals safe.
Returning Value to Rural Communities: The foundation supports programs designed to provide innovation and collaborative approaches to emerging problems and opportunities in rural communities.
Rural Youth and Leadership Development: The foundation supports programs designed to foster leaders of tomorrow, and promote youth development. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to emphasize leadership development through education.
Fields of Interest: Agriculture; Education; Education, community/cooperative; Higher education; Leadership development; Rural development; Youth development; Youth development, agriculture
Population Groups: Adults; Children/youth; Young adults; Youth
Geographic Focus: a number of states including Oregon
Types of Support: Annual campaigns; Conferences/seminars; Curriculum development; General/operating support; Internship funds; Program development; Program evaluation; Research; Seed money; Sponsorships;
Use of facilities.
Enterprise Green Planning and Construction Grants -top
Green Communities initiative of Enterprise awards grants between $20,000 and $75,000 per project.
Gordon Elwood Foundation -top
– in Curry, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties
P.O. Box 4189 Medford, OR 97501-0156
Telephone: (541) 282-0643
Contact: Kathy Bryon, Exec. Dir.
Fax: (541) 282-0644 E-mail: office@gordonelwoodfoundation.org
Purpose and Activities: Investing in southern Oregon’s youth, individuals, families and communities.
Fields of Interest: Education; Vocational education, post-secondary; Youth development
Population Groups: Adults; Children; Children/youth; Economically disadvantaged; Hispanics/Latinos; Youth
Types of Support: consulting services; Equipment; General/operating support;
In-kind gifts; Management development/capacity building; Matching/challenge support; Program development; Scholarship funds; Seed money; Technical assistance
Kresge Foundation -top
The Kresge Foundation (www.kresge.org) has established a 24- to 36-month, interest-free program-related investment fund offering bridge loans of $250,000 to $500,000 each to high-performance human service organizations so that they may be better able to meet ever-increasing demand for food, shelter, and other emergency services. Homeless and domestic-violence shelters, safety-net providers, affordable housing and supportive services, legal aid services, emergency assistance providers, and multi-service health and human service organizations are encouraged to apply.
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation (also known as MRG)
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2705 E. Burnside, Ste. 210
Portland, OR 97214-1768
Telephone: (503) 289-1517
Toll-free tel.: (800) 489-6743 Contact: Marjory Hamann, Exec. Dir.
Fax: (503) 232-1731
Purpose and Activities: The foundation funds Oregon-based organizations that organize people to work for progressive social change. It aims to champion groups that challenge the vast social, economic, and political inequities that exist in society, with the goal of creating a peaceful, just, and environmentally sound world. The foundation’s grantmaking focuses on efforts within communities that bring people together to address issues in the following areas: human and civil rights, racial justice, economic justice, environmental protection, peace, and international solidarity.
Program Area(s)
Critical Response Grants: The purpose of this fund is to support projects responding to an unanticipated event, opportunity, or crisis that involves organizing people to address an immediate social change issue. These projects must be completed before the next foundation funding cycle. Critical Response Grants will not be awarded to groups that are having financial problems or projects that could be supported through a General Funding Cycle grant application The maximum single grant award is $1,000.
General Funding Cycle Grants: This is the primary emphasis for the foundation’s grantmaking. Groups receive funding to support their organizing efforts. The foundation awards grants for both general operating expenses and special projects. The average grant size is $5,000. Grants vary between the $2,000 minimum and $10,000 maximum.
Travel Grants: The purpose of the program is to provide funding to smaller Oregon social change groups to enable their representatives to participate in conferences or training opportunities. Groups must have an overall organizational budget of $300,000 or less. Travel Grant proposals should assist in the group’s organizational development and/or further the social change organizing of the applicant organization. The maximum grant award is $500.
Fields of Interest: Civil/human rights; Environment; Environment, natural resources; International affairs; International peace/security
Geographic Focus: Oregon
Types of Support: Equipment; General/operating support; Program development; Publication; Seed money; Technical assistance
MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing 2009 -top
Application period: July 20th – August 14th, 2009
Deadline Friday, August 14th, Midnight Pacific Time
Four equal $50,000 awards for affordable housing projects serving low-income seniors.
This year’s awards will focus on Senior Independent Living projects utilizing green, energy efficient methods.
Priority will be given to projects located in Enterprise Impact Markets : CA, CO, CT, DC, IL, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OR, VA, WA
Visit http://metlifeawards.enterprisecommunity.org for the application and complete information.
National Credit Union Foundation, Inc. -top
Accepts applications from organizations that partner with credit unions
601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Ste. 600
Washington, DC 20004-2601
Telephone: (202) 508-6769
Contact: Stephen M. Delfin, Exec. Dir.
Fax: (202) 638-3912
E-mail: sdelfin@ncuf.coop
Toll-free tel.: (800) 356-9655; YouTube: http://youtube.com/user/ncuf
Purpose and Activities: The foundation funds the expansion of credit union programs designed to promote financial stability among consumers of low to moderate income.
Program Area(s): Innovation Grants: The program accepts applications for grants from credit unions and organizations that partner with credit unions. Grant projects must be consistent with the foundation’s mission to improve consumer financial independence through credit unions. Funding priorities include helping low-wealth members reach life-changing goals in the following five areas: financial education, transaction services, savings, credit, and homeownership.
Fields of Interest: Community/economic development: administration/regulation, association, ethics, fund raising/fund distribution, neighborhood development
Education: association, Education, continuing education; Housing/shelter: association; Housing/shelter, co-ops; formal/general education
Geographic Focus: National
Types of Support: Emergency funds; General/operating support; Program development; Program evaluation
Nonprofit Finance Fund -top
(formerly Nonprofit Facilities Fund)
70 W. 36th St., 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10018-8007
Telephone: (212) 868-6710
Fax: (212) 868-8653
E-mail: nff@nffusa.org
Purpose and Activities: The fund seeks to be a national leader in financing nonprofits through strengthening their financial health; improving their capacity to serve their communities; and helping them build and renovate facilities, fund growth needs, and expand and sustain operations over time.
Program Area(s): Loans – The fund provides loans to nonprofit organizations that are financially equipped to use debt as a strategic tool, not as an emergency stopgap measure. Loans are offered for facility projects, working capital, or equipment. Loans are designed to help spread the cost of a capital improvement, manage cash flow, and support sustainable growth.
Some Fields of Interest: Community/economic development; Economic development; Education; Employment; Health care; Housing/shelter; Human services; Youth development
Geographic Focus: various states including OR
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Conferences/seminars; Consulting services; Equipment; Land acquisition; Management development/capacity building; Matching/challenge support; Program-related investments/loans;
Technical assistance
The Oregon Community Foundation -top
1221 S.W. Yamhill, Ste. 100
Portland, OR 97205-2108
Telephone: (503) 227-6846
Contact: Megan Schumaker, Sr. Admin. Off., Grants/Scholarships
Fax: (503) 274-7771
E-mail: mschumaker@oregoncf.org
Purpose and Activities: The mission of the foundation is to improve life in Oregon through effective philanthropy.
Program Area(s)
ASPIRE (Access to Student Assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone): The ASPIRE volunteer advisor program assists high school counselors to help students overcome barriers to education beyond high school. The ASPIRE program trains volunteer adult advisor/mentors at high schools around the state to identify students who may not have thought of pursuing educational programs after high school, and works with school counselors to assist students in developing a plan and seeking scholarship and financial aid information. For application information contact Sarah Piper, ASPIRE Prog. Mgr., E-mail: sarah.y.piper@state.or.us.
Bailey Fellowship: The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship requests creative proposals for fellowships advancing the professional development of mid-career architects and encouraging greater contributions to their profession and their community. The fellowship is intended to promote dissemination and application of ideas, and projects must include follow-up activities such as seminars, lectures, media presentations, tours, or other means to share results with the professional community and general public. Application deadline is July 1; visit foundation Web site for application form and guidelines or contact Jeff Anderson, Prog. Off., E-mail: jeffa@ocf1.org.
OREGON! Ready to Learn: For 5 years, $200,000 in OCF grants will be awarded for projects that raise levels of literacy and language development among young children and provide support for families and child care providers to improve young children’s educational experiences. In addition, $125,000 over the five-year period has been set aside to fund overall initiative evaluation and coordination. 1) Training Grants: One year grants of $1,000-$5,000 to train families and child care providers in best practices in readiness; 2) Planning Grants: One year grants of $5,000-$8,000 for community consortia to identify readiness strengths and needs; 3) Implementation Grants: Renewable up to 3 years, grants of $25-$30,000 per year (matching grants encouraged) to help communities develop strong, Ready to Learn programs through partnerships with exemplary programs.
Some Fields of Interest: Adult education–literacy, basic skills & GED; Children/youth, services; Community/economic development; Education
Education, reading; Family services; Health care; Human services; Leadership development
Population Groups: Aging; Economically disadvantaged
Geographic Focus: Oregon
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Capital campaigns; Equipment
Fellowships; General/operating support; Land acquisition; Matching/challenge support; Program development; Scholarship funds; Scholarships–to individuals; Seed money; Technical assistance
NW Natural Funding -top
For Residents at Less than 80% Median Family Income. Money is available to fix gas-heated homes. If your/your tenant’s income is too much to be considered low income but you can’t afford full price insulation, this NW Natural program is for you. For a limited time, we are offering customers an instant discount of up to 80% ($3,300) off the weatherization invoice.
Portland Women’s Foundation -top
(formerly Portland Women’s Union Foundation)
(also known as Battered Women’s Foundation)
P.O. Box 1032
Portland, OR 97207-1032
Contact: Lynne Bangsund, Selection Chair.
E-mail info@pwufoundation.org
Purpose and Activities: Giving primarily to benefit women in the areas of housing and education for self-sufficiency.
Fields of Interest: Education; Housing/shelter, development; Human services;
Women, centers/services
Population Groups: Economically disadvantaged; Women
Geographic Focus: Oregon
Types of Support: Annual campaigns; In-kind gifts; Technical assistance
Rural Community Assistance Corporation -top
3120 Freeboard Dr., Ste. 201
West Sacramento, CA 95691-5039
Telephone: (916) 447-2854
Contact: Jon Townsend, Pres.
Fax: (916) 447-2878
E-mail: rcacmail@rcac.org
Purpose and Activities: The organization is dedicated to assisting rural communities achieve their goals and visions by providing training, technical assistance and access to resources.
Program Area(s): Loan Fund – The corporation awards the following types of loans: Housing Loans (provides short-term financing for both single and multifamily affordable housing and long-term financing for affordable multifamily units); Environmental Infrastructure Loans (provides loan products for financing water and waste facility projects); and Community Facility Loans (offers short-term loans to meet early acquisition and predevelopment needs, interim construction costs and long-term permanent financing)
Fields of Interest: Health care; Housing/shelter; Rural development
Population Groups: Native Americans/American Indians
Geographic Focus: various states including Oregon
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Land acquisition; Program-related investments/loans; Technical assistance
