The Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to offer an opportunity for your school district to apply for a grant to fund in-school or extracurricular programs providing enrichment opportunities for students who are identified as high potential or otherwise show capacity for high achievement.
Donor Name: Oregon Community Foundation
State: Oregon
Counties: Douglas (OR), Benton (OR), Lane (OR), Linn (OR), Tillamook (OR), Lincoln (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000 to $7,000
Details:
The Fund especially wants to encourage programs which inspire and motivate high potential students who may not be fully engaged through existing school programs.
The Chintimini Fund of Oregon Community Foundation supports programs for high-potential students — including those identified as talented and gifted (TAG) — at schools and other community organizations in Douglas, Benton, Lane, Linn, Tillamook and Lincoln counties. The Fund encourages programs that inspire and motivate “bright but bored” students who are not fully engaged by existing school programs.
Funding Priorities
Their current request for proposals describes program goals, the application process and national research about excellence in programming for high-potential students. Competitive proposals will fulfill the program goals, incorporate research-based and innovative strategies, and integrate program planning with program evaluation in mind.
Funding Information
Average grant awards are expected to range from $3,000 to $7,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include schools, public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Lane, Linn, Benton, Douglas, Tillamook and Lincoln counties.
- Organizations may use grant funds only for project expenses — not for operating costs, fundraising expenses or endowments.
- Eligible expenses include materials, program marketing costs, staff time and administrative support.
For more information, visit Chintimini Fund.
