Fairview Trust Fund for Integrated Housing in Oregon - fundsforNGOs

The Fairview Trust Fund supports projects that focus on improving housing for people with an intellectual or developmental disability in Oregon.

Donor Name: Fairview Trust

State: Oregon

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/14/2024

Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The goal is to create 250 new units of integrated, affordable housing for people with I/DD by 2030. At least 25% of the units will be in rural or other underserved areas.

Fairview Trust is thrilled to announce an additional allocation of $6 million to the overall funding pool, thanks to the state’s support. This includes over $4.5 million dedicated specifically to integrated housing projects for individuals with IDD. Importantly, this funding must be fully utilized by May 31st, 2025. The additional investment presents a transformative opportunity to broaden housing access across Oregon for those with IDD. To ensure the timely and effective use of these funds, the 2024 grant cycle is adapted to offer enhanced flexibility. This will enable us to support a diverse array of housing projects, including those at earlier developmental stages, aligning with the commitment to creating inclusive and accessible living spaces.

Funding Priorities

The Fairview Trust is dedicated to supporting a broad spectrum of projects that align with the core mission of enhancing housing opportunities for individuals with IDD. The focus is on projects that foster community integration, support independent living, offer affordable housing solutions, and improve overall quality of life through enhanced accessibility and the implementation of Universal Design principles. Below, they outline the understanding of these key terms:

Community Integration: The mission emphasizes the cultivation of inclusive communities for residents with IDD. In apartment complexes, this typically involves ensuring 8% to 20% of units are preferentially designed for individuals with IDD, with accessible units and common areas distributed throughout to foster social interaction and prevent isolation. In neighborhood settings, they aim to integrate homes into the community fabric, encouraging interaction and active community participation.
Independent Living: They support projects that enable residents with IDD to live as independently as possible, with or without support services. Designs should empower individuals to manage their daily lives and enhance personal autonomy. Applicants should also have a relationship with, or have a plan to develop a relationship with a local service provider for people with IDD.
Affordability: They define affordable housing as affordable for households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). However, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications serving individuals at or below 50% and if possible 30% of AMI, or a combination thereof.
Accessibility Enhancements: They encourage using funds to increase the number of fully accessible units in housing developments. This means adapting existing units to surpass the standards set by Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) or other public funding requirements.
Universal Design Implementation: The Fairview Trust is committed to advancing projects that embody the principles of Universal Design (UD), creating environments that are accessible, usable, and beneficial to all individuals, regardless of their age, size, ability, or disability. Projects should go beyond the baseline requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal/state design standards. Key UD principles include Equitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, and Size and Space for Approach and Use.

Funding Information

Total grants available for this RFP are between $250,000 and $1 million.

Required Attachments

The following must be attached to your application.