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Better Nursing Home Care Fund is sponsored by Oregon Community Foundation. This fund supports projects focused on improving care for nursing home residents in Oregon, including integrating new technology. Preference is given to projects with potential for replication and plans for sustainability.
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Better Nursing Home Care Fund » Oregon Community Foundation Better Nursing Home Care Fund Improving care for nursing home residents in Oregon. NEXT APPLICATION WINDOW: OCTOBER 15 - DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Better Nursing Home Care Fund supports projects that focus on improving care for nursing home residents in Oregon Applications are accepted only from nonprofits with tax-exempt status and public agencies that operate within Oregon.
Projects may address issues or needs of both nonprofit and for-profit nursing homes. The fund is focused solely on benefitting residents of nursing homes and is not available for projects focused on assisted living facilities or other care facilities.
Except as noted above, grants will not be made for equipment or capital projects, or to replace other funding where it is not demonstrated that OCF support will make a significant difference. Projects with potential for replication are preferred as are projects with plans to share or disseminate results . There should also be a clear plan for sustaining proposed activities during and following the three-year grant period.
One or more of the following priorities should be addressed: Implementing innovative methods for attracting and retaining qualified, competent and skilled staff, particularly Certified Nursing Assistants. This may involve improved interdisciplinary relationships on staff. Adapting and implementing training, therapy, recreation, or other practices, or integrating new technology, tested as an effective way to improve nursing home care.
Establishing collaborative relationships among nursing homes, resident organizations, community organizations, advocacy groups, family support groups, and academic institutions to improve nursing home residents’ quality of life. Adopting evidence-based best practices, especially in the care of older adults with dementia.
Increase resident autonomy and choice Increase adequate nutrition and hydration Improve continence and skin integrity Increase functional independence and mobility Avoid or reduce depression by increasing participation in activities meaningful to the resident Avoid or decrease behavioral symptoms by identifying and responding to unmet needs Avoid or decrease staff turnover and increase consistent assignment of staff to residents Promote improvement by encouraging quick enforcement of regulations Develop programs or activities that mentor, empower and offer recognition of staff Please download the Request for Proposals and the application below for more detailed information about this grant program, application process and required attachments.
Applications and required attachments must be submitted as a single PDF file by email to grants@oregoncf. org by December 1 at 5 p. m.
Please submit your completed application (including attachments) with the subject line: "BNHC Fund Application - Organization Name" If you have any questions, please contact: Brian Donkersley, Program Associate for Donor Impact, bdonkersley@oregoncf. org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits with tax-exempt status and public agencies that operate within Oregon. Projects must focus solely on benefiting residents of nursing homes and are not for assisted living facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Better Nursing Home Care Fund is funded by Oregon Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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