The City of Corvallis is accepting applications for its Social Service Fund Grant.
Donor Name: City of Corvallis
State: Oregon
City: Corvallis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/16/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Corvallis City Council has adopted new funding priorities for the 2025–2027 biennium. These changes are City-directed and reflect Council’s decision to focus on sheltering efforts for the houseless population. United Way of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties is administering the application and allocation process in alignment with City policy. Fifty percent (50%) of City of Corvallis Social Service Funds will now be reserved for projects that directly:
- Increase the number of homeless individuals who are sheltered and/or housed
- Decrease the number of individuals who are unsheltered.
Categories
- Category 1: Shelter-Focused Projects
- Projects applying under Category 1 must:
- Demonstrate a direct impact on increasing the number of people who are sheltered and/or decreasing the number of people who are unsheltered
- Show how the project will make a meaningful improvement beyond maintaining existing services
- Support activities such as:
- Expanding shelter capacity or accessibility (e.g., pet accommodations, non-congregate options)
- Housing navigation and case management designed to move individuals into shelter or housing
- Reducing barriers to shelter entry (e.g., mental health supports, storage solutions)
- Outreach efforts specifically aimed at connecting people to shelter or housing
- Required Narrative for Category 1 Applications:
- Describe how your project will make a meaningful improvement on the status quo by increasing the number of homeless individuals who are sheltered/housed and decreasing the number who are unsheltered in the community
- Projects applying under Category 1 must:
- Category 2: Supportive Services Projects
- Projects applying under Category 2:
- This funding category will continue to fund the broad range of social service needs that have traditionally been funded by the City of Corvallis Social Service Fund. Agencies that serve the needs of houseless community members may still apply for Category 1 funds if their proposed use does not fit within the intent of Category 2 funds
- Provide essential services that do not directly affect shelter status increased utilization. Applicants should focus on improving services and support for vulnerable populations.
- Examples include:
- Ongoing shelter operations
- Health screenings or medical care for unhoused individuals
- Harm reduction outreach
- Food Security
- Intervention Services (services that help people stay in their home)
- Children Support Services (childcare, relief nurseries, child abuse services, child health services)
- Capacity-building for your organization
- Other support services.
- Projects applying under Category 2:
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for City of Corvallis Social Service Funds:
- Be a nonprofit organization (recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), public agency, or governmental entity
- Have current and active operations serving the Corvallis community
- Have a demonstrated track record of successfully providing services to houseless individuals, low-income populations, or other vulnerable communities
- Maintain appropriate financial oversight and controls, including submission of audited financials if requested
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements
- New organizations without a 501(c)(3) may partner with a qualified fiscal sponsor who meets these requirements.
For more information, visit City of Corvallis.
