Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, and certain special districts for local planning projects. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents, increase mobility and equity, support economic growth, and promote environmental stewardship. Eligible project categories i...
Grants to Oregon businesses in eligible locations to offset the financial effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended for local small businesses that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and have not received federal emergency assistance under the federal CARES Act or other federal programs for emerg...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, Indian Tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers. Funding is intended for programs, involving volunteers ages 55 and older, within the focus areas of disaster services, education, healthy futures, v...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Native American tribal organizations and governments, IHEs, and businesses for research related to housing assistance. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or longer to complete.
Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: arts and culture; educational and career opportunities for youth and adults; health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations; and community livability, environment, and c...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools in eligible locations to support charitable purposes. Funding is intended to support the general operating expenses of local nonprofit organizations in the focus areas of education, health and well-being, arts and culture, economic and community vitality, comm...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit community development corporations for economic development projects to benefit low-income families and individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that promote the creation of employment and bus...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to develop mutual understanding and cooperation between the USA and foreign nations. Required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the design and coordination of trips that will offer foreign leaders the opportunity t...
Grants to USA and Canada Native small farmers and food producers to address the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding may also be used to address emergency situations such as sanitation and food security for local communities and food producers. Projects addressing food security may focus on:
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to Alaska, Washington, California, Hawaii,and Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of workforce development and education. Funding is intended to support new and current program efforts for underserved young people.
Grants ranging from $100 to $500 to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs for business development. Funding is intended to allow businesses to improve, expand, increase, and strengthen. Applicants will be subject to a public consumer vote and recipients will be expected to mentor future grantees to help them o...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that advance the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and research projects that advance FAFO’s mission: to pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit and civic organizations, schools, and groups in eligible communities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington for a wide range of programs that address the needs of local communities and residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health and human services, educati...
Grants to USA organizations for legal services that benefit disadvantaged people. Funding is intended to enhance the social and economic well-being of underserved individuals and groups through systemic litigation. The Foundation is looking to award grants for systemic type cases that will have an impact on a particular ar...
Grants to USA nonprofit corporations and IHEs to promote business development in rural communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that provide services to new customers or new services to current customers.
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community mobilization, and healing justice. The purpose of the grant program is to support the lea...
Grants to USA researchers for studies related to the impact of changing economies for less-skilled workers. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to apply. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, research should address social, political, economic, or psychological disruptions of the health crisis that affect social and ...
Grants to USA scholars to support research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of ...
Grants to USA scholars for economic research related to psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent mass protests, funding is intended for research that addresses the political, economic, or psych...
Grants to USA scholars for research that addresses multiple factors contributing to inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of these crises, which examines economic, po...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofits for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects are those that utilize a partnership between a local government entity and no...
Grants to USA and Compact Free Associations nonprofit organizations, corporations, and individuals for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. An initial-stage proposal is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. In addition, applicants are advised that the pre-registration process may ta...
Loans to USA nonprofit and veteran organizations, individuals, small businesses, and Tribal businesses to assist with salary expenses and job retention in the wake of the COVID-19/Coronavirus health crisis. Loans are intended to help organizations and self-employed individuals maintain payroll between now and the end of Ju...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. An online funding inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and deep questions facing humankind, character virtue ...
Award of $30,000 to a USA individual to recognize artistic contributions that have enhanced the community. The award recipient will also receive additional financial and in-kind support for further learning, collaboration, and professional development. The purpose of this program is to honor an artist, civic design profess...
Grants of up to $80,000 to USA and Israel nonprofits, IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals for collaborative economic research. Funding is intended to support research related to the American economy, including its processes and institutions, as part of a global economy.
Grants to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government entities to address community health and wellness needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to benefit the community and to support volunteerism and community engagement. Project areas include mental health, health care equity, and economic opportu...
Competition for USA nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and IHEs to develop innovative programs that promote equity and progress for women. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the program is to expand women's power and influence, so that women of all backgrounds, especially...
Grants to USA and territories businesses for the development of new technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Applicants are also advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the development of technically risky and innova...
Grants to USA and territories businesses for research to establish the feasibility of commercializing risky technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting an application. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take a few weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow small busi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support activities that promote justice and liberation. Applicants seeking multi-year grants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that are actively responding to oppression and are creating relationships with fron...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that raise national awareness of the need for financial education. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: research, creating innovative curricula or programs, updating existing widely used curriculum, and generating excitement or demand for e...
Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations for economic opportunity, education, and Coronavirus (COVID-19) related needs. Grants will be given in areas where the funding source has a business presence and are intended for current programs that directly serve local c...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community service providers, and special districts for capital projects that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments in the areas of infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life. This program shoul...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for projects that positively impact the community. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, cultural tourism, social and human services, natural resource management, education and training, and job creation. Discretionary grants are intended to...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, local, tribal, and state government units, IHEs, and individuals for technical assistance and research projects that promote economic development in distressed regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete.
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars, activists, and leaders to participate in a fellowship program in Washington, DC. Participants will research, collaborate, and develop strategies to build democracy. Applicants must be available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in...
Grants of $10,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit social service organizations and schools for community benefit and educational programs. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for for social services and education programs.
Grants of up to $35,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower poverty-stricken girls and women. Funding is intended to support projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. The Foundation selects a featured grantee each m...
Grants to USA nonprofits in communities where the funding source has a business presence for programs that benefit low and moderate-income communities in the areas of education, human services, the environment, affordable housing, and community economic development. Eligible regions include California, Georgia, New Yor...
Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting low and middle-income communities in eligible states. Funding is intended to broaden opportunities in a wide range of areas, such as affordable housing, economic development, environment, and social well-being. Particular interest is taken in sponsorshi...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit psychology internship programs to increase the number of available internship positions. Grant funds may be used for direct administrative costs, such as stipends and benefits, which are related to the internship slots. Preference will be given for services ...
Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals for social sciences research. Priority will be given to proposals from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research that identifies barriers to economic mobility and access to opportunity. ...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to respond to policy-focused needs as identified by practitioners and experts in the US-Japan policy studies field. Th...
Grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, K-12 schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations to support and strengthen communities in the Funding Source's service area. Funding is intended to support locally operating organizations that directly benefit the service area of the f...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independence. Priority is given to applications where there is act...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and institutions of higher education to improve K-14 science education in eligible disciplines to prepare students for the workforce. Funding is intended to support the preparation of teaching methods and learning materials to encourage increasing numbers of students to ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusive clean economy. The Foundation’s four focus are...
Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming nonprofits for education, job training, and community and economic development projects. The purpose of this grant is to imp...