PGE Foundation Grant Opportunities is a grant from PGE Foundation that funds Oregon nonprofits working in career-connected learning and climate resilient communities. Awards range from $10,000 to $25,000. Career-Connected Learning applications are accepted in two cycles: November–January (March decision) and February–April (July decision).

Climate Resilient Communities applications are accepted March–May (July decision) and May–July (September decision). Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in Oregon that serve Oregonians, with priority given to organizations in counties where PGE has customers and power plants.

The Foundation reviews one request per organization per calendar year and requires previous grant recipients to complete an impact report before submitting a new application.

Career-Connected Learning Applications accepted November 20, 2025 – January 9, 2026 for a March decision. Applications accepted February 23 – April 3, 2026 for a July decision. Climate Resilient Communities Applications accepted March 23- May 8 for a July decision.

Applications accepted May 25 – July 11, 2026 for a September decision. Applying for a PGE Foundation grant Your time is valuable, and we want to make sure you have the guidance needed to put forward the strongest possible application. The PGE Foundation reviews only one request per calendar year per organization.

Previous grant recipients must complete an impact report prior to submitting a new request. Please note: PGE corporate and PGE Foundation applications are considered separately. When applying, please confirm that you are able to see “PGE Foundation” references in the Cybergrants portal (logo, etc).

Proposals made through the PGE corporate granting portal cannot be considered for PGE Foundation funding. Which grant program should my organization apply to? PGE Foundation prioritizes organizations whose core mission prioritizes the goals of the granting program.

Clear alignment between the organization mission and the pillar outcomes, rather than the individual project, is most likely to be competitive. Email Melissa Dubois Lewis at melissa. dubois@pgn.

com . Complete the online grant application . We do not accept paper or email applications.

You will be asked to provide your project budget as well as the following financial documents: Board approved statement of financial position (balance sheet) from the most recent fiscal year Most recent itemized revenue and expense report (profit and loss statement) Charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations classified as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service Organizations based in Oregon and serving Oregonians with priority to groups in counties where PGE has customers and power generating plants Organizations, programs and services that align with one or more of our focus areas Organizations that comply with our nondiscrimination policy for both programming and hiring practices We do not consider requests for: Previous grant recipients who have not completed a final impact report for their previous work Bridge grants, debt retirement or operational deficits General fund drives or annual appeals Requests to support political entities, ballot measure campaigns or candidates for political office Requests from organizations that discriminate, in services provided and/or hiring practices, based on race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, marital status, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans status or color Requests from fraternal, sectarian and/or religious organizations, especially if the grant is intended for the principal benefit of the organization’s own members or adherents Any activities or organizations for which support would violate IRS regulations for private foundations Direct grants to individuals Direct support for library operations, or capital Conferences, symposiums, festivals, events, team sponsorships or user fees Capital expenses to purchase vehicles, office furniture, computers, etc. Visit portlandgeneral.

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