The Discretionary Grant Program is seeking applications from qualified non-profit agencies for projects or activities that benefit the community.
Donor Name: Deschutes County
State: Oregon
County: Deschutes County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Grant Size: $1,000 and $2,000
Details:
Discretionary grants are made available through the Video Lottery Fund, which is supported by state lottery proceeds.
Discretionary grants are intended to assist eligible organizations with specific, short-term projects or activities which positively impact either a specific community within Deschutes County or the County at large. A wide range of pursuits may be eligible for funding, including, but not limited to, job creation, education and training, social and human services, cultural tourism, and natural resource management. Deschutes County discourages requests for ongoing operational funding that cannot be sustained beyond the grant period.
Funding Information
While there are no established minimum or maximum amounts for grant requests, most awards are between $1,000 and $2,000. Awards above $2,500 are uncommon.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for Discretionary Grants must be non-profit organizations or publicly funded agencies that serve populations within Deschutes County. Although a 501(c)(3) classification is not required, applicants must be able to document their non-profit status. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Deschutes County.
