2017 Grants

Focus AreaOrganizationCityGrant DescriptionAwardGrant Term
ArtsArtists Repertory TheatrePortlandProduce plays and programs, and provide equity training for staff, artists, and board members in Portland$60,0001 Year Grant
ArtsAugust Wilson Red Door Project, ThePortlandIncrease staffing and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools and through the theater arts in Portland and statewide$100,0002 Year Grant
ArtsBag & Baggage ProductionsHillsboroSupport an associate artistic director position to increase capacity and implement growth initiatives in Washington County$30,0002 Year Grant
ArtsBoom ArtsPortlandSupport the 2017-18 performance series, “Culture as Resistance.”$7,0001 Year Grant
ArtsCascade School of MusicBendDevelop a comprehensive and inclusive plan to engage low-income students, youth with disabilities, and students of color in Cascade School of Music's education programs in Central Oregon$12,0001 Year Grant
ArtsCoHo ProductionsPortlandProduce “Playhouse Creatures” for audiences in Portland$5,0001 Year Grant
ArtsDisability Art and Culture ProjectPortlandSupport Inclusive Arts Vibe Dance Company, combining the talents of youth and young adults with and without disabilities in Portland$10,0001 Year Grant
ArtsEcho Theater Company (took over Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theatre)PortlandIncrease inclusion and accessibility for people of all ages, and physical and mental abilities to participate in aerial arts, dance, and theater programs in Portland$15,0001 Year Grant
ArtsEugene Symphony AssociationEugeneExpand outreach and inclusivity by delivering onsite chamber music concerts at Eugene-area nonprofits and residences serving communities of low-income seniors, youth, veterans, and individuals with disabilities$15,0001 Year Grant
ArtsIllinois Valley 2010 Community Response Team (d.b.a. Illinois Valley Comm. Development Organization)Cave JunctionProvide after-school theater and dance programs and performance opportunities to K-12 students in a rural, underresourced area of Josephine County$20,0002 Year Grant
ArtsImago, The Theatre Mask EnsemblePortlandPresent two plays and deliver arts education programming to low-income  middle and high school students in the Portland area$15,0001 Year Grant
ArtsLake Arts CouncilLakeviewProvide in-school music education for students and public concerts for rural residents in the Lakeview area$4,0001 Year Grant
ArtsLane Arts CouncilEugeneProvide in-school arts education and artist residencies in rural Lane County$10,0001 Year Grant
ArtsLatino NetworkPortlandProvide culturally-specific arts and culture programs for Latino youth and adults in Multnomah County$70,0001 Year Grant
ArtsLord Leebrick Theatre Company (d.b.a. Oregon Contemporary Theatre)EugeneSupport performances, operations, and arts education programs for youth and adults in the Eugene area$12,0001 Year Grant
ArtsMarylhurst UniversityMarylhurstIn honor of Maribeth Collins$50,0001 Year Grant
ArtsMediaRitesPortlandSupport Theatre Diaspora’s culturally specific programs to include more Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights and actors in Portland's theater landscape$8,0001 Year Grant
ArtsMetropolitan Youth SymphonyPortlandProvide music education and performances to develop musicianship among racially and economically diverse youth in the Portland area$12,0001 Year Grant
ArtsMiracle Theatre GroupPortlandSupport culturally specific theatre productions and Latino arts and culture programs for diverse audiences across Oregon, and capital improvements at the organization's facility in Portland$150,0003 Year Grant
ArtsNew Expressive WorksPortlandProvide artist residencies for a diverse selection of eight choreographers to develop new works for Portland audiences$12,0001 Year Grant
ArtsNorthwest Children's Theater and SchoolPortlandSupport youth-oriented theater programs and operations in the Portland area$15,0001 Year Grant
ArtsOregon Ballet TheatrePortlandSupport programs and operations to support training for professional and student dancers in Portland$70,0001 Year Grant
ArtsOregon Community Foundation/DeVos Institute ProgramPortlandSupport a capacity-building cohort focused on small and rural arts and culture organizations$30,0002 Year Grant
ArtsOregon Symphony Association in SalemSalemSupport a season of classical and popular music concerts for audiences in Salem$10,0001 Year Grant
ArtsOregon Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsPortlandSupport a part-time executive director position to administer programs providing low-cost legal services to low-income artists and small arts organizations in the Portland area$5,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPassinArt: A Theatre CompanyPortlandSupport a season of culturally-relevant plays and readings written by African Americans and performed for multicultural audiences in Portland$20,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Actors ConservatoryPortlandIntegrate diversity, inclusion, and equity measures into theater and Conservatory programs for theater students in Portland$30,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Center StagePortlandPresent a season of plays, arts enrichment, and education/outreach programs for audiences in Portland$90,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Festival SymphonyPortlandProvide free classical music concerts in the summertime at four Portland parks$10,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Institute for Contemporary ArtPortlandSupport programs and operations during a period of transition to a permanent facility in Portland$100,0002 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Opera Association, Inc.PortlandSupport programs and operations presenting opera and musical theater for audiences in Oregon$80,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Playhouse (for World Stage Theatre)PortlandProvide access to theatre education for multicultural youth, and present performances highlighting African American culture for multicultural audiences in Portland$15,0001 Year Grant
ArtsPortland Symphonic ChoirPortlandSupport a collaborative project and performance with Portland Public Schools  to enhance choral music education and career development for high school students$10,0001 Year Grant
ArtsRASIKA Society for Arts of IndiaPortlandSupport “Collective Vision,” a cross-cultural presentation combining original jazz and Indian music compositions with Indian dance$8,0001 Year Grant
ArtsRoss Ragland TheaterKlamath FallsProvide in-school and theater-based arts education programs to serve K-12 students in the rural Klamath Basin region$8,8001 Year Grant
ArtsSiletz Bay Music FestivalLincoln CitySupport free community outreach concerts to engage audiences of varying ages and income levels in Lincoln City$7,0001 Year Grant
ArtsSowelu TheaterPortlandProduce “The Crackwalker,” an original play about individuals with disabilities and the challenges of mental illness, for Portland audiences$7,0001 Year Grant
ArtsThird Rail Repertory TheatrePortlandSupport operations and programs to strengthen organizational sustainability and enrich audience experiences in Portland$12,0001 Year Grant
ArtsUmpqua Symphony AssociationRoseburgSupport Following Strings to Success, a comprehensive music education program for young musicians participating in the Douglas County Youth Orchestra$10,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthBoys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion, and Polk CountiesSalemProvide comprehensive education, prevention, and employment programming to assist Latino teens facing barriers to academic and employment success in the greater Salem area$35,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthCalderaPortlandProvide year-long arts education and mentoring for low-income middle and high school students of color in Portland and Central Oregon, and expand integration of equity practices across the organization$15,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthCamp Fire National Headquarters Columbia (dba Camp Fire Columbia)PortlandProvide youth development and mentoring primarily for students of color attending middle schools in low-income Portland neighborhoods, and support the organization's continuing equity work$30,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthCASA of Clackamas County (formerly known as Child Advocates, Inc.)Oregon CityStrengthen the peer coordinator model to recruit and retain more volunteer advocates and increase the number of foster children served in Clackamas County$35,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthCASA of Douglas CountyRoseburgBuild capacity to serve more children in the child welfare system in Douglas County during a leadership transition$15,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthCASA of Polk County, Inc.DallasSupport volunteer management capacity building to increase the number of foster children served in Polk County$32,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthChildren's Advocacy Center of Lincoln CountyNewportExpand staffing to increase child abuse assessment and intervention services in rural Lincoln County$50,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthCircle of FriendsSistersSupport operations and mentoring to promote academic achievement and resilience among more K-12 youth in rural Central Oregon$15,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthCondon Child Care, Inc.CondonConstruct the Early Education and Child Care Center to serve families in rural Gilliam and Wheeler Counties$60,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthCurry Child Abuse Intervention Center (dba Wally's House)Gold BeachEstablish a full-time advocate position and a part-time administrative assistant position to serve more children and family members at a child abuse assessment center in rural Gold Beach$50,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthDougy Center (The), Inc.PortlandProvide grief education, training, and support to Portland area schools and organizations$35,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthEl Programa Hispano CatolicoGreshamHire a mentor to provide culturally-specific wraparound services and increase academic success for Latino students attending East Multnomah County high schools$275,0003 Year Grant
Children -YouthHeart of Oregon CorpsBendSupport training, youth employment, and forestland restoration work performed by a culturally diverse mix of teens drawn from rural Central Oregon communities$12,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthHomePlate Youth ServicesBeavertonExpand outreach and day center services for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Washington County$20,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthJ Bar J Youth ServicesBendSupport community-based mentoring for youth in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties$15,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthKids Club of Harney CountyBurnsConstruct a gymnasium to serve community members of all ages in rural Burns$100,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthLos Niños Cuentan, Inc.ClackamasSupport emergency shelter programs and operations to serve Latino immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual assault in the Portland area$6,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthMaslow ProjectMedfordExpand case management and advocacy services for youth experiencing homelessness in Jackson and Josephine Counties$40,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthMy Voice MusicPortlandExpand music education and songwriting programs for low-income foster and immigrant youth, and youth experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges in the Portland area$10,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthNational Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)PortlandSupport public policy education and tribal community development to promote culturally-specific child welfare services for American Indian/Alaska Native families in Oregon through a challenge match$20,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthNeighbors for KidsDepoe BayAdd health and nutrition programs and increase service hours and transportation options for children from low-income families in Lincoln County$35,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthOphelia's PlaceEugeneExpand girls empowerment programming in rural Junction City$75,0003 Year Grant
Children -YouthOregon Children's Foundation (dba SMART)PortlandProvide equity training and integrate equity and inclusion measures to improve effectiveness of SMART early literacy mentoring for low-income, K-3 children in rural Oregon$70,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthOregon Community Foundation/Community 101PortlandSupport a school-based, service-learning program for a diverse mix of Portland-area high school students$10,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthOregon Community Foundation/Oregon Early Childhood Funders Learning CirclePortlandSupport a joint investment opportunity for childcare workforce development$150,0003 Year Grant
Children -YouthPartners for a Hunger-Free OregonPortlandExpand after-school and summer meal programs for food-insecure children across Oregon$30,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthProcess Work InstitutePortlandDeliver a week-long leadership development intensive to a multiracial, culturally and economically diverse group of Portland-area teens$10,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthRefugee Assistance and Information Network (RAIN) InternationalPortlandExpand a youth leadership program connecting newly-arrived immigrant and refugee youth with high school students in the Portland area$15,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthRose Community Development CorporationPortlandSupport a project manager position to launch Baby Booster, a collective impact initiative to improve health outcomes for children ages 0-2 in a low-income East Portland neighborhood$60,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthSchoolhouse Supplies, Inc.PortlandIncrease staffing levels to expand distribution of donated school supplies to students from low-income families in the Portland, Parkrose, and David Douglas School Districts$20,0002 Year Grant
Children -YouthSelf Enhancement, Inc.PortlandLaunch a leadership program serving African American, Latina, and low-income middle and high school girls in Portland$375,0003 Year Grant
Children -YouthSt. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane CountyEugeneRenovate a facility to establish Youth House, a comprehensive service center and residence program for homeless students in Lane County$80,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthTLC-TnT (Tender Loving Care, Think and Try)PortlandSupport peer mentor positions for a culturally diverse corps of teens and young adults who plan, coordinate, and supervise enrichment activities at a day camp serving K-8 students from culturally diverse, low-income North Portland families$5,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthVolunteers of America OregonPortlandLease an activity bus to meet new state regulations for transporting children participating in therapeutic early childhood programs that serve low-income families in Portland$35,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthYoung Men's Christian Association of Ashland (d.b.a. Ashland Family YMCA)AshlandRestore and recommission Camp Low Echo to expand residential camp and environmental education programs serving Southern Oregon youth and families$75,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthYouth Empowerment ShelterThe DallesSupport personal advisor positions to facilitate wraparound services for runaway and homeless youth in the rural mid-Columbia region$20,0001 Year Grant
Children -YouthYouth, Rights & JusticePortlandSupport legal advocacy for Multnomah County youth of color, youth in foster care, and youth involved in the juvenile justice system$45,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareAdelante MujeresForest GroveConstruct classroom spaces, community rooms, and a playground in the agency's new headquarters to serve low-income Latina immigrants and their families$150,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareAdelante MujeresForest GroveSupport the Creciendo Juntos Collaborative to build a peer-to-peer network of community leaders through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$21,2501 Year Grant
Community - WelfareAsian Pacific American Network of OregonPortlandConstruct a multi-cultural community center and administrative offices in Southeast Portland to advance equity and social justice for Asian and Pacific Islander residents statewide$200,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareBasic Rights Education FundPortlandSupport programs and operations to address youth, racial, and transgender justice for LGBTQ individuals statewide$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareBend 2030BendSupport staffing and outreach to strengthen representation from low-income Latino, senior, veteran, disability, and neighborhood association communities in civic policy and planning decisions$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareBethlehem InnBendConstruct the new Family Residence and Service Hub to enhance services for more homeless families and individuals in Central Oregon$125,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareBlack United Fund of OregonPortlandHire a part-time outreach and operations coordinator to manage volunteers, develop community partnerships, and reach out to underserved African American and African immigrant youth$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCapaces Leadership InstituteWoodburnLaunch a culturally-specific training program for Latino residents in the Mid-Willamette Valley to increase Latino participation and leadership in local and statewide public service$90,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCapaces Leadership InstituteWoodburnSupport the development of two DACA leadership cohorts through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$23,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCatholic CharitiesPortlandProvide bridge funding for Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement Program, to retain refugee resettlement case management staff$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCatholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central CoastSalemLaunch the Enhanced Support for Foster Parents program to increase retention of Marion County foster families and improve foster care for children$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCausa of OregonSalemSupport three staff positions and the Immigrant Inclusion Plan through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$80,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCausa of OregonSalemExpand culturally-specific cohort trainings to promote leadership development and civic engagement among Latino immigrants in Marion and Multnomah Counties$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCenter for African Immigrants & Refugees of Oregon (CAIRO)PortlandSupport the Schools, Parents, and Communities Engaged project through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$28,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCentro Cultural de Condado de WashingtonCorneliusSupport operations and programs to serve Latino residents and other communities of color in Washington County$90,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCentro Cultural de Condado de WashingtonCorneliusProvide seed funding for the Esperanza Deportation Relief Fund through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareCommunity Vision, Inc.PortlandConstruct the Seven Corners Community Collaborative facility to house wraparound services and an assistive technology lab serving individuals with disabilities in Multnomah County$75,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareConstructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramPortlandEstablish an operations manager position to expand workforce development and career readiness programs for low-income people of color and formerly incarcerated people seeking entry into the construction industry$84,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareDowntown English (d.b.a. Downtown Languages)SpringfieldSupport Pilas!, a school readiness, family-focused literacy and English language acquisition program serving low-income, immigrant Latino families with pre-K through middle school-age children in Lane County$10,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareEcumenical Ministries of OregonPortlandProvide bridge funding for EMO's SOAR program, to retain refugee resettlement case management staff$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareEcumenical Ministries of OregonPortlandPresent the 2017 Collins Lecture, support operations, and provide a 1:1 challenge match to engage faith communities statewide in service to culturally diverse youth, adults, and families impacted by poverty$150,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareFamily Forward OregonPortlandTrain racially diverse teams of low- and middle-income women in Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Bend to shape and advocate for policies promoting economic security for mothers and their families$50,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareFamily Promise of Lincoln CountyGleneden BeachProvide basic needs support, case management, and classes to develop self-sufficiency skills and increase stability for homeless families and those at risk for homelessness in Lincoln County, in part through a challenge match$35,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareFlorence Food ShareFlorenceExpand a food pantry facility to serve increasing numbers of low-income households in western Lane County$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareFolk-TimePortlandSupport peer mentorship training and the Free To Be Me social program serving individuals with mental health challenges in Multnomah County$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareFree GeekPortlandEstablish a digital inclusion coordinator position to increase access to training and computer hardware for local schools, nonprofits, and low-income students and adults in Portland, including immigrants and refugees$55,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareGrantmakers of Oregon and Southwest WashingtonPortlandBuild organizational capacity through a period of executive transition and growth$25,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareHabitat for Humanity of OregonPortlandProvide funding, training, and technical assistance to Habitat affiliates across Oregon, positioining them to provide housing and home repair assistance to low-income seniors, families, and individuals with disabilities$85,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareHelping Hands Re-entry Outreach CentersSeasideSupport operations and programs serving homeless individuals and families in rural Yamhill, Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareImmigration Counseling ServicePortlandCollaorate with Catholic Charities and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon to provide legal information and representation to DACA recipients and other individuals at risk of deportation through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$50,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareInnovative ChangesPortlandParticipate in a diversity, equity, and inclusion learning cohort$11,0401 Year Grant
Community - WelfareIslamic Social Services of Oregon StatePortlandHire a caseworker to work with low-income Muslim households, particularly immigrant and refugee families seeking social service assistance in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties$18,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareJewish Family & Child ServicePortlandSupport wraparound services and operations serving low-income adults, families, and seniors in the Portland area, primarily from Jewish and immigrant communities$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareJOINPortlandSupport programs for Portland-area individuals and families transitioning from homelessness into stable, permanent housing through a challenge match$30,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareJunction City Local AidJunction CitySupport a part-time warehouse manager position to coordinate donated food, clothing, and supplies for low-income individuals and families in rural Lane County$10,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareL'Arche PortlandPortlandPromote inclusion and opportunities to build connections between people with and without intellectual disabilities in the Portland area$10,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareLGBTQ Community Center Fund (dba Q Center)PortlandSupport *eRa* programs to increase social engagement, self-expression, and quality of life for LGBTQ individuals, ages 55+ in Portland$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareLiving OpportunitiesMedfordUpgrade and expand a fleet of vehicles to provide transportation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Rogue Valley$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareLiving YogaPortlandImplement a team-teaching model for free youth classes held in correctional facilities, treatment centers, mental health facilities, and transitional centers in the Portland area$12,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareLotus Rising ProjectMedfordSupport operations and staffing to expand programs serving LGBTQ youth and adults in Jackson and Josephine Counties$23,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareLutheran Community Services NorthwestPortlandBridge funding to support LCSNW's Refugee Resettlement Program, to retain refugee resettlement case management staff$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMacdonald Center (dba Maybelle Center for Community)PortlandEstablish a volunteer coordinator position to expand services for isolated veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities living in low-income housing in Portland$30,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMacdonald Center (dba Maybelle Center for Community)PortlandParticipate in a diversity, equity, and inclusion learning cohort$11,0401 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMetropolitan Public Defender ServicesPortlandHire a second attorney for Metropolitan Public Defender’s Immigration Protection Project$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMicronesian Islander Community (MIC)SalemSupport Know Your Rights train-the-trainer workshops and materials translation through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$6,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMid-Valley Literacy CenterSalemExpand the Workplace English as a Second Language program to improve employment opportunities for Latinos and other recent immigrants and refugees in the Willamette Valley region$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareMuslim Educational TrustPortlandExpand programming and facilitate intercultural dialogue through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNAMI OregonPortlandCertify and train bilingual volunteers to deliver a culturally-specific mental heath literacy curriculum to Latino families, and train new instructors to expand mental health literacy and resource information for service providers$10,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNeighborImpactRedmondExpand and sustain operations for food recovery and delivery in rural Deschutes County$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNext Door, Inc.Hood RiverUpdate a heating, ventilation, and cooling system at a facility serving low-income youth, adults, and families in rural Hood River$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNorth End Senior Solutions (NESS)OtisHire part-time staff to increase capacity to address behavioral, medical, and socialization needs primarily for Medicaid-qualified seniors and people living with disabilities in rural Lincoln City$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNorthwest Employment and Education Defense FundPortlandHire a Spanish-speaking paralegal to support low-wage immigrant workers through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNorthwest Forest Worker CenterAlbanySupport staffing to provide training and leadership development to more low-income Latino, South Asian, and immigrant forest workers in Oregon$65,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNorthwest Housing AlternativesPortlandRedevelop an emergency shelter for low-income families in Clackamas County$80,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareNorthwest Pilot ProjectPortlandExpand housing and support services to more low-income seniors at risk of and experiencing homelessness in Portland$30,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareOregon Justice Resource CenterPortlandProvide legal services and advocacy to promote fair treatment and reduce recidivism among currently or formerly incarcerated women of color in Oregon$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareOur Coastal Village, Inc.YachatsConstruct 21 units of affordable workforce housing for residents earning under 60 percent of the median income in rural Lincoln County$150,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareOutback Retirement Center, Inc.Christmas ValleyComplete a kitchen upgrade in a community center to establish meal programs primarily serving low-income seniors in rural Christmas Valley$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfarePortland Homeless Family SolutionsPortlandEstablish housing specialist and retention specialist positions to assist homeless families in Multnomah County to find and retain stable housing$50,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareProud GroundPortlandIncrease organizational capacity to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and middle-income families across Oregon$85,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareREACH Community DevelopmentPortlandConstruct 198 affordable apartment units in North Portland primarily to serve individuals and families of color who have been displaced from North and Northeast Portland$150,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRebuilding Together Washington CountyBeavertonProvide free home repair for low-income mobile home owners in Washington County, primarily individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and veterans$5,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareReedsport Church of God (for Project Blessing)ReedsportSupport capital improvements related to building access, volunteer and client safety, and flood prevention at a food pantry serving residents in rural Douglas County$8,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRefugee Disability Benefits OregonPortlandProvide legal representation and advocacy for refugees with disabilities residing in Oregon who are seeking approval for disability status from the Social Security Administration$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRefugee Disability Benefits OregonPortlandTrain a network of culturally competent healthcare providers and assist refugees and immigrants in connecting with those providers through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$12,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRogue RetreatMedfordSupport operations to provide housing and case management for homeless individuals and families in Jackson County$15,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRural Development InitiativesEugeneExpand Pasos al Exito, a culturally responsive microenterprise training for low-income, Latino immigrant entrepreneurs in Tillamook and Yamhill Counties$60,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareRural Organizing ProjectCottage GroveSupport community engagement and leadership development to promote equity and justice in rural communities and small towns throughout Oregon$35,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSable HouseDallasRenovate a building to house domestic violence prevention and intervention services for survivors and their children in rural Polk County$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSalem Dream CenterSalemHire a program coordinator to expand education and community enrichment programs primarily serving Latino students and families residing in a low-income West Salem neighborhood in part through a challenge match$50,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSisters of the RoadPortlandRe-establish an executive director position to oversee programs to promote justice and dignity for people living in poverty and experiencing houselessness in Portland$50,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSociety of St. Vincent de Paul La PineLa PineConstruct a new thrift store addition to support operations of a community food pantry and social service programs for low-income residents of rural Deschutes County$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSt. Andrew Legal ClinicPortlandProvide affordable legal services for low-income working adults and families in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, and Yamhill Counties$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSt. Johns Center for Opportunity (formerly known as St. Johns Main Street Coalition)PortlandExpand workforce development programs to assist unemployed and low-income individuals in a racially and culturally diverse Portland neighborhood$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareSt. Stephen's Episcopal Parish (for Clay Street Table)PortlandHire a resource specialist to establish a sustainable operational infrastructure for a volunteer-driven meal and pantry program serving homeless and other low-income individuals in Portland$40,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareStreet RootsPortlandExpand staffing to employ more low-income vendors, many of whom are homeless or who have disabilities, and increase their access to social services in the Portland area$65,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareTillamook County Community Action Resource Enterprises, Inc. (d.b.a. CARE)TillamookPurchase a property to anchor community-based social services for low-income residents in rural Tillamook County through a challenge match$40,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareTillamook County Women's Resource CenterTillamookExpand a bilingual advocate position to full time to serve Latino survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Tillamook County$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareUnidos Bridging CommunityMcMinnvilleHire an executive director to support culturally-specific education and advocacy programs for immigrants and Latino residents in rural Yamhill County, in part through a challenge match$55,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareUrban GleanersPortlandExpand capacity to collect and distribute increased food donations and support equity training to increase cultural responsiveness$25,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareVerdePortlandSupport asset-building, workforce development, and renewable energy programs to promote economic and environmental sustainability for low-income residents of color in Portland's Cully neighborhood$100,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareVOZ Workers' Rights Education ProjectPortlandStrengthen workforce development training and education programs primarily serving Latino immigrants, and raise the profile of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Worker Center in Portland$30,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareVOZ Workers' Rights Education ProjectPortlandOrganize day laborers and allies in support of immigrants through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$20,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareWestern States CenterPortlandSupport Tribal leaders' advocacy for equality in Tribal policy, practices, and law for Two Spirit and LGBTQ individuals across Oregon$50,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareWillamette Valley Law ProjectWoodburnAssess and potentially pursue a merger for the Farmworker Service Center and Causa of Oregon, and provide ongoing immigration services to low-income Latino farmworkers$120,0003 Year Grant
Community - WelfareWillamette Valley Law ProjectWoodburnSupport a series of legal services clinics in Marion and Polk Counties through the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative$4,0001 Year Grant
Community - WelfareWomen's Foundation of OregonPortlandSupport a Momentum Fellow position$20,0002 Year Grant
Community - WelfareYWCA of Greater PortlandPortlandProvide trauma-informed programming and services for women incarcerated at a correctional facility in Wilsonville and their families$85,0002 Year Grant
EducationChiloquin Visions in ProgressChiloquinSupport staffing to serve more K-6th grade students attending after-school enrichment programs in rural Klamath County$7,5001 Year Grant
EducationCommunity Cycling CenterPortlandStrengthen and expand a bicycle mechanics STEM education program for low-income youth and youth of color in Portland$40,0002 Year Grant
EducationElevate OregonPortlandSupport culturally responsive, school-based, teacher/mentor programs that promote academic achievement, personal responsibility, and resilience among Portland-area youth, primarily from low-income communities of color$50,0001 Year Grant
EducationFoundations for a Better OregonPortlandSupport programs and operations$756,0003 Year Grant
EducationI Have a Dream FoundationPortlandSupport the Dreamer Project to provide holistic, wraparound services to improve educational outcomes for the entire student body at Alder Elementary in Rockwood, a low-income, culturally diverse neighborhood$180,0003 Year Grant
EducationInstitute for Learning InnovationPortlandDevelop culturally responsive, evidence-based STEM educational activities in Head Start programs for Portland-area, low-income, Spanish-speaking families with young children$25,0001 Year Grant
EducationMarathon Education PartnersPortlandExpand the College Scholars Advising Program to support Portland-area low-income, first-generation students of color through college graduation$45,0002 Year Grant
EducationOregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortlandRenovate Kendall Planetarium and upgrade technology to enhance educational offerings in Portland$100,0001 Year Grant
EducationPearl Buck Center, Inc.EugeneSupport operation of a preschool serving children of parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lane County$40,0001 Year Grant
EducationPortland YouthbuildersPortlandParticipate in a diversity, equity, and inclusion learning cohort$11,0401 Year Grant
EducationSaturday Academy, Friends ofPortlandParticipate in a diversity, equity, and inclusion learning cohort$11,0401 Year Grant
EducationShadow Project, ThePortlandExpand the Advancing Equity initiative to better serve children with learning disabilities in general education classrooms in the Portland and David Douglas School Districts$45,0002 Year Grant
EnvironmentColumbia Slough Watershed CouncilPortlandSupport a bilingual (Spanish/English) Nadaka Park coordinator position to provide community-based programs for Latino and Slavic immigrants residing in the Rockwood and Wilkes East neighborhoods$40,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentConfluence Environmental CenterPortlandEstablish an executive director position to strengthen organizational infrastructure and formalize internal equity practices to promote environmental health and social justice leadership in Multnomah County$55,0002 Year Grant
EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO)McMinnvilleImplement a regional framework for inclusive environmental education, and deliver equity trainings to leaders in the environmental education community$40,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentGrow PortlandPortlandExpand hands-on garden education programs to more Title I elementary schools in Multnomah County$20,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentGrowing GardensPortlandSupport programs and operations to provide garden-focused education for low-income families of color, Title I schools, and correctional facilities$60,0002 Year Grant
EnvironmentJohnson Creek Watershed AssociationMilwaukieHire bilingual interns from immigrant and refugee communities to lead and coordinate culturally focused community engagement activities for their respective community members$10,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentKlamath Lake Land TrustKlamath FallsPurchase and restore 15 acres of critical habitat along the Sprague River, build an interpretive trail, and continue restoration of 300 acres in a critical conservation corridor in Southern Oregon$25,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentNorthwest Earth InstitutePortlandSupport programs and operations to educate and engage organizations and individuals in sustainability practices$20,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentTryon Creek Park, Friends ofPortlandSupport internal work and community engagement with culturally specific organizations to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into organizational practice$20,0001 Year Grant
EnvironmentTualatin RiverkeepersTualatinSupport programs and operations to make watershed conservation more inclusive of and responsive to communities of color$30,0003 Year Grant
EnvironmentWallowa Land TrustEnterpriseSupport a conservation director position to implement a strategic conservation plan to preserve the environmental, historical, cultural, and agricultural resources of rural Wallowa County$45,0003 Year Grant
EnvironmentWallowa ResourcesEnterpriseBuild organizational capacity to expand partnerships, community development work, and sustainable stewardship of natural resources in eight rural counties$80,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceAlano Club of PortlandPortlandStaff and implement a Recovery Toolkit project to enable individuals to develop customized substance abuse recovery plans in Portland$75,0003 Year Grant
Health and ScienceAmerican Diabetes Association, Oregon, SW Washington, & Southern IdahoPortlandAdapt and deliver a culturally-responsive diabetes education program in partnership with the Siletz Community Health Clinic to serve Siletz tribal members and their families in rural Lincoln County$15,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceCascade AIDS ProjectPortlandRenovate a building to create the LGBTQ+ Health Center providing culturally relevant primary care, mental health, and medical services for LGBTQ individuals in the Portland area$130,0003 Year Grant
Health and ScienceCascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.PortlandDevelop the Garlington Health and Wellness Center to deliver mental health and addiction services integrated with primary care and wellness services for low-income individuals in Northeast Portland$125,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceCentral City ConcernPortlandConstruct the Eastside Health and Housing Center in Portland to provide medical and mental health services and affordable housing for homeless and very low-income adults with substance use disorders or medical conditions$325,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceClackamas Volunteers in MedicineOregon CitySupport operations and programs providing free primary and chronic care services in Clackamas County for uninsured and underinsured individuals, primarily in the Latino and Pacific Islander communities$25,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceCoalition of Community Health ClinicsPortlandBuild capacity at 15 nonprofit clinics to integrate health equity practices and provide culturally responsive health care to low-income individuals in the Portland area$45,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)PendletonPurchase a chemical analyzer for Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center's new facility providing culturally-specific health services for Native Americans in rural Umatilla and Union Counties$35,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceEastern Oregon Healthy Living AllianceLakeviewIncorporate behavioral and mental health services into home visiting programs supporting early childhood health in rural Umatilla, Morrow, Grant, and Malheur Counties$20,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceEastern Oregon Healthy Living AllianceLakeviewDeliver Mental Health First Aid trainings to teachers, first responders, public employees, social service workers, and community leaders in 12 rural Eastern Oregon counties$20,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceFamilias en AcciónPortlandIntegrate community health workers into large health care systems to improve culturally-responsive care and health outcomes for Latinos in the Portland area$40,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceLifeWorks Northwest (formerly known as Tualatin Valley Centers)PortlandRenovate a facility to establish a federally-certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to provide comprehensive health services for low-income Hillsboro residents$35,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceNative American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest Inc., ThePortlandPurchase two vans for a new residential substance abuse treatment center in Portland serving Tribal youth$100,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceNorth by Northeast Community Health CenterPortlandExpand outreach to increase access to healthcare for African Americans in Portland$40,3001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceNorthwest Health Foundation Fund IIPortlandSupport a disability justice leadership collaborative$25,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceOutside InPortlandBuild a Clinic and Youth Services building in East Multnomah County to provide medical, counseling, mental health, and support services for homeless youth$150,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceReturning Veterans ProjectPortlandExpand access to pro bono therapeutic and holistic care for Oregon's post-9/11 veterans and their families$11,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceSky Lakes Medical Center Foundation, Inc.Klamath FallsConstruct a sobering center to provide short-term shelter for intoxicated residents in rural Klamath County$45,0001 Year Grant
Health and ScienceSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer FoundationPortlandIncrease breast cancer awareness and reduce the number of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses among Latinas in Oregon$80,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceVirginia Garcia Memorial FoundationCorneliusConstruct the Beaverton Wellness Center to expand culturally appropriate medical, behavioral health, and dental services primarily for Latino individuals and families in Washington County$190,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceVolunteers in Medicine ClinicSpringfieldHire a patient care coordinator to serve low-income, under-insured, and underserved residents in Lane County$45,0002 Year Grant
Health and ScienceVolunteers in Medicine Clinic of the CascadesBendParticipate in a diversity, equity, and inclusion learning cohort$11,0401 Year Grant
HumanitiesBenton County Historical SocietyPhilomathConstruct a new museum in Corvallis' cultural corridor to expand exhibition space and community programs$70,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesChetco Historical Memorial ProjectBrookingsCommission and install an interpretive panel to commemorate the heritage of the Chetco Indians on the site of their historic village at the mouth of the Chetco River in Brookings$14,2301 Year Grant
HumanitiesCornelius, City of (for Cornelius Public Library)CorneliusConstruct the new Cornelius Public Library to serve a diverse community that includes Latino and low-income Washington County households$90,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesFishtrapEnterpriseSupport programs and operations to promote literary arts in rural northeastern Oregon$15,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesFour Rivers Cultural Center and Museum (formerly known as Western Treasure Valley Cultural Center)OntarioPurchase a reader board for a community center serving culturally-diverse residents in rural Ontario and the surrounding area$20,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesJosephy Center for Arts and CultureJosephSupport programs and exhibits featuring the diversity of rural Wallowa County arts, history, and culture$31,0002 Year Grant
HumanitiesKBOO FoundationPortlandHire an archivist to manage digital preservation of socially-relevant community radio interviews and events recorded in the Portland area since 1969$20,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesKomemma Cultural Protection AssociationYoncallaUpdate Native language resources and develop opportunities to practice the Kalapuya language to enhance cultural connection among Native youth and adults in rural Douglas County$6,5001 Year Grant
HumanitiesMedia Institute for Social ChangePortlandRemodel the organization's CITIZEN space to create a dedicated classroom for audio and film production trainings and to further community engagement$5,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesNative Arts and Cultures Foundation, Inc.PortlandLaunch Native-led arts and culture projects to address community-identified social issues in Oregon tribal communities$65,0002 Year Grant
HumanitiesNeskowin Coast Foundation (dba Sitka Center for Art & Ecology)OtisUpgrade and integrate a new server, database, and website to gain efficiencies in operations and student enrollment processes$20,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesOpen Hearts Open MindsPortlandEngage incarcerated women in theater arts programs at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville$8,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesOregon Council for the HumanitiesPortlandSupport programs and operations to promote civic dialogue and critical thinking across communities in rural and urban Oregon$18,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesOregon Historical SocietyPortlandCreate a new permanent exhibit that reflects the diversity of cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences that shaped Oregon's history$200,0002 Year Grant
HumanitiesPortland Classical Chinese Garden (dba Lan Su Chinese Garden)PortlandPromote Chinese arts and humanities and collaborate with a diverse mix of cultural organizations to engage children and families in Portland$20,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesVancouver Avenue First Baptist ChurchPortlandRenovate community meeting spaces and classrooms, and establish an African American cultural history museum in a historic North Portland building$60,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesWorld Forestry CenterPortlandSupport staffing and programs in Portland to address issues impacting the forestry industry and the environment$30,0001 Year Grant
HumanitiesWrite Around PortlandPortlandDeliver creative writing workshops in schools, treatment centers, and corrections facilities to serve low-income, socially isolated youth and adults in the Portland area$25,0001 Year Grant
ReligionUnited Methodist Church, Oregon-Idaho Annual ConferencePortlandStrengthen and revitalize congregations, and advance full LGBTQ inclusion and culturally-focused ministries throughout Oregon$155,0001 Year Grant

Updated: January 08, 2017