Grants for Cultivating Creative Solutions for Rural Impact in Oregon (USA)
GrantID: 74121
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
The funds support a wide range of activities. Applicants have used them for arts and cultural projects, environmental stewardship efforts, social services, education and youth engagement, and even economic development initiatives crafted to energize local economies. The funding can also cover technical assistance—like board trainings, strategic planning, or acquisition of mission-critical tools and software—for eligible nonprofit organizations .
Nonprofit entities with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those working under fiscal sponsors), Tribal governments, and government entities such as municipalities or special districts are eligible. While individuals and for-profit businesses are typically not eligible, small-scale nonprofits or community groups can benefit substantially.
Occasionally, limited “technical assistance” awards up to $5,000 are made available to help strengthen organizational capacity.
Proposals must clearly benefit rural communities, particularly those in Oregon, though some cycles may welcome submissions from outside the region if the impact is directed locally. Priority is given to projects demonstrating thoughtful planning, community collaboration, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainable outcomes.
Overall, this grant opportunity offers flexible funding across tiers—small, open-call, capacity-building—with award sizes spanning from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. The emphasis is on fostering resilient, creative, and inclusive rural communities through strategic investments in people, culture, environment, and infrastructure.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Oregon that are actively involved in Environment. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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