The aim of the AWS InCommunities Eastern Oregon Fund, sponsored by AWS, is to support existing groups and individuals based in Morrow County or Umatilla County, Oregon, to either start a new project from a selection of available projects or to expand an existing project, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for communities.
Donor Name: AWS
State: Oregon
County:
Type of Grant: Challenge
Deadline: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 to $5,000
Details:
The project must address at least one of the following themes: STEAM; Sustainability & Environment; Economic Development; Future Workforce Development; Inclusion, Diversity & Equity; Homelessness, Hunger, and Health & Wellbeing.
The AWS InCommunities Eastern Oregon Fund can be used to cover direct costs relating to the set-up or maintenance of the new or existing project. For example, funds can be used for space rental, insurance fees, seeds and planting materials, tools, training fees; materials you might need for a project that benefits your community.
This initiative is part of AWS InCommunities’ long-standing commitment to being a good neighbor by supporting and helping deliver innovative programs that will have a lasting impact in communities where AWS has a presence.
Funding Information
Funding amounts generally range from $500 to $5,000 for the proven portfolio ideas (the amount of funding available per idea can be found on the webpage of each idea; funding amounts align with the cost of starting each project). For your own, existing community project, there are three available price points, of $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000, depending on need.
There is a total fund of $300,000 available to help support communities to start a new project or expand an existing project. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding to help get their selected project off the ground.
The steps to complete the 30 Day Challenge include:
- Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team
- Recruiting 4 people to join your team
- Hosting a casual kick-off virtual meeting
- Sharing a team photo & a short action plan
In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that applies to start or expand an idea in their community will receive a range of supports including:
- A 5 step starter guide for your chosen project
- Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group
- Advice & support via email and phone
Eligibility Criteria
- The AWS InCommunities Eastern Oregon Fund is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) to start new projects, or expand an existing project, in their community.
- Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycares, churches or other faith-based organizations, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighborhood groups, senior citizen centers, and community centers.
- The project must take place in Morrow County or Umatilla County, Oregon.
Who can apply
- You live in Morrow County or Umatilla County, Oregon
- You’re passionate about building a thriving community where you live
- You are an individual, an existing local group or a community organization
For more information, visit ChangeX.
