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Partnership Alignment Grant is sponsored by The Collins Foundation. A relational grantmaking program for Oregon nonprofits focusing on equity, child welfare, and community well-being.
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Partnership Alignment Process — The Collins Foundation Our Process is Different From Most Grantmakers Here Is What You Need To Know: 1) Collins uses a five-step Partnership Alignment Process to determine whether the foundation is the right grantmaking partner for your organization. 2) The first three steps help us identify which organizations are most aligned with our values, meet the eligibility requirements, and compliance criteria BEFORE asking for detailed information from a potential grantee. 3) Because we are not relying on an application portal, our process is reliant on EMAIL, so the first decision you’ll want to make is: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE COLLINS FOUNDATION? 4) After completing each process step, you will receive an email from Collins. This email will either provide instructions for moving to the next step or inform you that your organization is not continuing in the process. If you have not heard from us within the time frames outlined below, reach out to grants@collinsfoundation.org. Before you start, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our values. The Partnership Alignment Screener Thank you for your interest in the Partnership Alignment Screener. The screener will reopen in Spring 2026. We encourage you to check back closer to that date for updates and announcements. Here is what you can expect at each step of the Partnership Alignment Process. Step One: Take our Partnership Alignment Screener This brief screening tool asks you to rate your organization on various topics related to culture, leadership, and policies. The screener consists of six statement questions with multiple-choice answers. Respond to the questions using the organization’s current state, not where you hope to be in the future. If your organization meets our threshold, you will be invited to complete step two: the Eligibility Questionnaire. If the threshold is not met, your organization will not be invited to proceed. Organizations are encouraged to review The Collins Foundation's Resources webpage (Add Link). Organizations not moving forward are welcome to complete the Partnership Alignment Screener the next time it's open. Please expect a one-week turnaround for a response. Step Two: Eligibility Questionnaire The second step involves completing another form that assesses your eligibility against the foundation’s criteria. This step requires you to follow the instructions from your follow-up email carefully. Entering the incorrect account holder email, organization name, or Grant ID will result in your form being submitted incorrectly and failing to link to your organization’s record. Answer 8 Yes or No questions. If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, you will be
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Partnership Alignment Process — The Collins Foundation Our Process is Different From Most Grantmakers Here Is What You Need To Know: 1) Collins uses a five-step Partnership Alignment Process to determine whether the foundation is the right grantmaking partner for your organization.
2) The first three steps help us identify which organizations are most aligned with our values, meet the eligibility requirements, and compliance criteria BEFORE asking for detailed information from a potential grantee. 3) Because we are not relying on an application portal, our process is reliant on EMAIL, so the first decision you’ll want to make is: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE COLLINS FOUNDATION?
4) After completing each process step, you will receive an email from Collins. This email will either provide instructions for moving to the next step or inform you that your organization is not continuing in the process. If you have not heard from us within the time frames outlined below, reach out to grants@collinsfoundation.
org. Before you start, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our values. The Partnership Alignment Screener Thank you for your interest in the Partnership Alignment Screener.
The screener will reopen in Spring 2026. We encourage you to check back closer to that date for updates and announcements. Here is what you can expect at each step of the Partnership Alignment Process.
Step One: Take our Partnership Alignment Screener This brief screening tool asks you to rate your organization on various topics related to culture, leadership, and policies. The screener consists of six statement questions with multiple-choice answers. Respond to the questions using the organization’s current state, not where you hope to be in the future.
If your organization meets our threshold, you will be invited to complete step two: the Eligibility Questionnaire. If the threshold is not met, your organization will not be invited to proceed. Organizations are encouraged to review The Collins Foundation's Resources webpage (Add Link).
Organizations not moving forward are welcome to complete the Partnership Alignment Screener the next time it's open. Please expect a one-week turnaround for a response. Step Two: Eligibility Questionnaire The second step involves completing another form that assesses your eligibility against the foundation’s criteria.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Tribal governmental units with at least four independent board members operating in Oregon. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Responsive Grantmaking Program is sponsored by The Collins Foundation. Large-scale support for Oregon nonprofits dedicated to improving quality of life, focusing on education, health equity, and youth development. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $5,000 - $100,000; eligibility guidance Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least four independent board members and one year of operation. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Responsive Grantmaking is sponsored by The Collins Foundation. Invests in Oregon nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of people in their communities, including significant funding for youth development and education. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: GO Grants — The Collins Foundation Collins is a responsive grantmaker. We award and fund arts and culture, child welfare and development, education, environmental protection, health equity, and a broad range of efforts to enhance the quality of life in Oregon’s communities. A central priority for the Foundation is to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through our grantmaking. We support organizations at various stages in their pursuit of equity. Many successful applicants will have made efforts to learn about the root causes of social inequities, are actively thinking about how racial equity informs their work and operations, or have implemented policies and practices to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide general operations grants. Organizations operating for at least one year AND have a budget of at least $20,000. The GO Grant from The Collins Foundation utilizes a Partnership Alignment Process. Please visit our Partnership Alignment Process page to learn more. Unless requested otherwise, all grants will be made as general operating grants. We offer multi-year grants (up to three years) for organizations that are highly aligned with the foundation’s goals and values. Our average grant size is $75,000, but awards range from $5,000 single year grants up to $300,000 commitments over multiple years. Collins is a family foundation making a long-term commitment to an equitable and just future for Oregon’s lands and people. Learn about our grant programs, including eligibility, what we fund, and what we do not, as well as the application process. The latest news about our grantees, grantmaking, and partnerships across Oregon. information@collinsfoundation.org 1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 505 © 2025 | The Collins Foundation Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $5,000 - $150,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Oregon and fulfilling requirements for equity and inclusion. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline April 1, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $100,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Tribal governmental units with at least four independent board members operating in Oregon.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
This step requires you to follow the instructions from your follow-up email carefully. Entering the incorrect account holder email, organization name, or Grant ID will result in your form being submitted incorrectly and failing to link to your organization’s record. Answer 8 Yes or No questions.
If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, you will be invited to proceed to step three, which involves completing your organization's legal information. If your organization does not meet the eligibility requirements, it is not invited to proceed with the process. Please expect a one-week turnaround for a response.
Step Three: Provide Legal Information The next step is to provide your legal information. We'll use this information to do our own homework and learn more about you. Provide the following information.
Again this step requires you to carefully follow instructions to ensure that your form is submitted correctly. Legal name of organization. CEO name and contact information.
Physical address of organization. Please expect about a one-month turnaround time to hear back. Step Four: Organization Exploration with a Community Resource Strategist This step is a collaborative, relationship-driven, and values-aligned approach to grantmaking that includes these activities: Informal conversations to understand your mission, community impact, and challenges.
Site visits or attending community events (if applicable) to observe the work firsthand. Open dialogue about shared values, goals, and how Collins can support your organization beyond dollars. You’ll work with your CRS to identify the trustee meeting date where your grant will be reviewed.
Note: Collins will not ask organizations to prepare any written materials as part of the organizational exploration, but will ask organizations to provide most recent year-end financial statements and an annual budget. Trustees review funding recommendations submitted by the Community Resource Strategist. Trustees approve or decline a funding recommendation.
The trustees meet five times a year to make grant decisions in February, April, June, August, and October. Step Five: Funding Decision Once the trustees have made a funding decision, an organization will receive an approval or decline email. For an approved grant, an organization will be asked to complete a Payment Record Grantee Form.
After the Payment Record Grantee Form is processed, the organization will be asked to sign and return The Collins Foundation Terms and Conditions (T&C) document. When the Terms and Conditions (T&C) are signed and returned, the Collins Finance Team will contact the organization to provide banking information for receiving payment.
An organization that is not approved for a grant will receive an email stating that its application has been declined. Collins is a family foundation making a long-term commitment to an equitable and just future for Oregon’s lands and people. Learn about our grant programs, including eligibility, what we fund and what we do not, as well as the application process.
The latest news about our grantees, grantmaking, and partnerships across Oregon. information@collinsfoundation. org 1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 505 © 2025 | The Collins Foundation
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