The Climate Action Partner Grant Program supports local organizations in Bend that are working to make a difference for the environment.
Donor Name: City of Bend
State: Oregon
City: Bend
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program offers funding to help groups take action on the goals in the City’s Community Climate Action Plan.
The goal of the program is to help reduce pollution and make the community stronger and more prepared for the effects of climate change. By working together with local partners, the City hopes to support projects that protect the environment and create a healthier future for everyone. CCAP Actions Eligible for Funding:
- Energy in Buildings
- Transportation
- Materials and Waste
- Energy Supply.
Funding Information
A total of $150,000 is available for the first year.
Examples of Projects
- Community Outreach and Education
- These projects help people learn more about important topics like clean energy, energy use in buildings, transportation, and how they handle waste. This can include things like hosting events or workshops, running public awareness campaigns, creating printed materials or online content. Projects that are open and welcoming to everyone in the community will be given special attention.
- Workforce Development
- These programs help people learn the skills they need for jobs in areas like clean energy, eco-friendly transportation, and reducing waste. This helps make sure the community has the workers it needs for a cleaner, healthier future. Examples include hands-on workshops, classes or technical training, creating guides or lesson plans.
- General Programs or Technical Assistance Programs
- These are programs that give direct help to people, businesses, or groups so they can lower pollution or become more prepared for climate change. This category is flexible and can include many different ideas, such as free home energy check-ups, events that promote reusing materials, or tool lending libraries.
- Planning and Early-Stage Projects
- These are smaller projects that focus on planning and figuring out if a bigger idea will work. This might include research and studies, creating detailed plans or designs.
Eligible Expenses
The program can help cover many different costs, including:
- Staff time and expert help.
- Program materials and translation services.
- Supplies and equipment.
- Costs for events, like renting a space or providing food.
- Payments or thank-you gifts for participants.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, your application must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a local nonprofit or government entity. If you plan to work with another group, like a private company, that’s okay—but you’ll need to clearly explain that in your application.
- Your project must take place in Bend or directly benefit people who live in Bend. They want to make sure the support goes to programs that help the local community.
- Your project must support at least one action from the Community Climate Action Plan. This ensures that all funded projects contribute to a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.
For more information, visit City of Bend.
