Oregon Community Foundation Grants

Support capital development and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland. Eligible applicants: Projects must concern capital development or renovation of parks and recreation facilities in the northwest section of Portland.; Preference is given to projects within the Northwest District Association, Northwest Industrial Business Association or Hillside Neighborhood Association boundaries.; Applications must be submitted online by November 3 at 5 p.m.; applicants must review the Request for Proposals before completing the electronic application.; Post-grant evaluation reports using OCF's standard evaluation form are due nine months after the award.; Applications are limited to once per year per grant program unless otherwise specified; exceptions are occasionally made for rural nonprofits serving as umbrellas for multiple programs sharing administrative costs.; Applicants may apply to more than one grant program at a time.; An organization awaiting 501(c)(3) status must have a qualified 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor with a consistent mission and administrative capacity to assume legal responsibility; a sponsorship agreement signed by authorized individuals from both organizations is required.; An otherwise eligible state-supported educational institution or government entity without 501(c)(3) status must provide a letter stating its tax status and federal tax ID number; community-based nonprofits not heavily reliant on public support tend to be more competitive.; A program within a larger parent organization may provide its department's annual budget instead of the parent's full financial report and budget.; Resubmitting a declined project is not advised unless new circumstances, such as additional funding partners or stronger leadership, make it more competitive.. Geography served: northwest section of Portland. Deadline: APPLICATION WINDOW: SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026.