The Lilja competitive grants program at Oregon Community Foundation accepts applications each summer to support projects that address fund priorities.
Donor Name: Oregon Community Foundation
State: Oregon
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000 to $10,000
Details:
Approximately $40,000 is available for grantmaking each year, with average awards of about $5,000. Priority projects fall within the following fields:
Please note: Proposals in the K-12 education area should not be requests for teacher salaries, basic equipment and supplies, or replacing government funding, but rather for direct student services (for example, enrichment activities).
Funding Information
Grants sizes from this fund typically range from $2,000 to $10,000 with occasional larger grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduates of the following public high schools: South Umpqua, Days Creek, Glendale, Riddle and Camas Valley.
- South Douglas County graduates of the following private high schools: Canyonville Christian Academy, Milo Adventist Academy, Phoenix School of Roseburg, and Umpqua Valley Christian School.
- South Douglas County residents who are graduates of a private high school in the state of Oregon are also eligible.
Required Attachment
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status letter from the IRS.
- Board of directors list (including contact information, affiliations and the skills and experience each member contributes to the organization).
- Organization budget for the current year.
- Organization budget for the past year.
- Most recent audited financial statements (if available).
- Multiyear project budget (if applicable).
- Project graphic, schematic or timeline (optional).
For more information, visit OCF.
