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Oregon Historic Trails Fund is sponsored by Oregon Community Foundation. Supports interpretive, educational, and/or economic projects/programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon's historic trails.
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Oregon Historic Trails Fund » Oregon Community Foundation Oregon Historic Trails Fund Supporting interpretive, educational, and/or economic projects/programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon’s historic trails. Application deadline is 5 p. m.
on October 15, 2025. Each fall, the Oregon Historic Trails Fund awards grants to support projects and programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon's historic trails. Grants may also be awarded for marketing, education, advocacy, and research relating to historic trails.
An advisory committee made up of people who are knowledgeable about Oregon’s historic trails and cultural resources reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the OCF board. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, larger grants are considered on a case-by-case basis. The fund is dedicated to projects and programs related to Oregon historic trails as recognized by the state legislature in ORS 358.
057. These trails include: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Applegate National Historic Trail.
Oregon National Historic Trail. Nez Perce National Historic Trail. Upper Columbia River Route.
Cutoff to the Barlow Road. Benjamin Bonneville Route. You can find detailed maps and reports in the Oregon Historic Trails Report Book (1998) and the Request for Proposals .
Applicants must be a governmental agency, a federally recognized tribe or be classified by the IRS with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and further classified as a public charity (as opposed to a private foundation). Grant awards will be primarily within the state of Oregon, but out-of-state partnerships are encouraged.
If applicable, projects or programs should strive to meet interpretive standards equal to those of the National Association for Interpretation, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, or the American Association of Museums. Priority is given to projects or programs that interpret, preserve, or maintain trail-related resources.
Funding also can be used for marketing, education, advocacy, or research related to historic trails. Grantees are required to submit reports, including the documentation of expenditures, within 11 months of receiving funding. Please download the application and provide the requested information.
Submit the application and required attachments in one file to grants@oregoncf. org . The deadline is 5 p.
m. on October 15, 2025. Project or program budget (limited to 1 page) Organization budget for current year (limited to 2 pages) Letter(s) of support directly related to the project (Please provide one and no more than three).
Grantees are expected to report on the use of the funds 11 months after the award date. The Grant Evaluation Form should be sent to reports@oregoncf. org .
For more information, please contact: Michael Oreste, Senior Program Officer for Donor Impact: moreste@oregoncf. org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Oregon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Oregon Historic Trails Fund is funded by Oregon Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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