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The Ford Family Scholarship Programs is a grant from the Ford Family Foundation that funds educational opportunities for residents of rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The Foundation supports graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, adult learners, and children of Roseburg Forest Products employees.
In addition to scholarships, the Foundation offers open-cycle grant programs including Good Neighbor grants (under $20,000) and Technical Assistance grants (up to $5,000) for community-serving nonprofits and organizations. Strategic funding initiatives are available by invitation only. Awards of up to $40,000 per year are available.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.
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Grants | The Ford Family Foundation We updated our mission and strategy. Learn more . We can help you build your community’s future We live and work where we serve — we are rural.
We understand the unique opportunities and special challenges in rural communities. The Foundation offers support in many ways, and grantmaking is one of our most powerful tools. Let’s get to “yes” together We know that financial support from a committed partner can make all the difference for a successful community initiative.
That’s why we like getting to “yes. ” Our grants are designed to meet your needs, big or small, and the application period is always open . We are committed to working with you to find a solution that helps you help your community.
Our open grants include Good Neighbor grants (less than $20,000), and Technical Assistance grants (up to $5,000). The Foundation also offers support through strategic funding initiatives, which are by invitation. View our list of grants awarded to see the organizations and communities that have received support through our grantmaking.
View Eligibility Requirements We serve rural communities in oregon and siskiyou county, california Butte Valley’s next generation of leaders support their youngest neighbors Like many of her friends in the Butte Valley area of northern California, Adriana Ramirez used to spend her summers indoors, taking care of her siblings while her hardworking parents spent long days doing farm work.
Small dollars, big impact Each June, a group of Central Oregon elementary students start their summer with a colorful book bag stuffed full of new books, puzzles and games. Building organizational capacity The job of building community is a big one. We know that in small, rural organizations, board members, volunteers and staff wear multiple hats in their roles.
If you are seeking new funding, please note that we only fund grants that serve Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. " * " indicates required fields This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, California, who are graduating high school seniors, community college transfers, adult learners, or children of Roseburg Forest Products employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $40,000 per year Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Priority Area Grants (Larger Funding Requests) is sponsored by Ford Family Foundation. Funding for requests exceeding $20,000 that align with the Foundation's specific impact areas: Family, Education, and Community. This includes programs, operations, and capital projects. Geographic focus: Rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California Focus areas: Family Impact, Education Impact, Community Impact
Open Oregon Grants (Larger Funding Requests) is a grant from Ford Family Foundation that funds programs and projects important to rural communities across Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The foundation uses an open-door, always-accepting approach to meet communities where they are and provide flexible support at the right time. Larger funding requests (over $20,000) focus on projects with strong community buy-in evidenced by local and regional donor support. Applicants must contact foundation staff prior to submission. Eligible organizations include public charities, governmental entities, and sovereign tribes serving rural areas.