The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation is accepting grant applications to support projects that will have a lasting and positive impact on their communities.
Donor Name: Greater Hermiston Community Foundation
State: Oregon
City: Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield, Irrigon and Echo
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation supports programs that promote the well-being, development, and cultural growth of the Greater Hermiston area. Projects eligible for funding must demonstrate a clear and measurable benefit to the community, with a focus on creating long-term value and sustainability.
Funding Information
Grants ranging up to $10,000 will be awarded to selected organizations whose proposals align with the Foundation’s mission and priorities.
Uses of funds
Funding can be used to support a wide range of activities, including but not limited to:
- Community development projects
- Education and youth programs
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Arts and cultural enrichment activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations in Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield, Irrigon and Echo are encouraged to apply.
- Organizations NOT eligible to receive funding:
- Organizations outside the defined Greater Hermiston Region.
- General operating costs, strategic or business plans for organizations, individuals, political causes or lobbying organizations, national and international organizations, endowments, debt reduction, special fundraising events, and sponsorships.
- Pre-college-level private schools, colleges or universities, veteran or fraternal organizations, religious programs or activities unless funds support direct community benefit.
- Organizations that support terrorist activities or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.
- Religious organizations or programs (except for related programs that directly benefit the greater community—example: Catholic Charities soup kitchen)
- Political organizations, programs or campaigns, fraternal organizations (except for associated programs that directly help the community and not the organization).
- Gifts to educational institutions for non-academic purposes, such as extra-curricular and social activities, group trips.
For more information, visit Greater Hermiston Community Foundation.
