Small Grants is sponsored by Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Trust. Small grants support grassroots, innovative work and projects that may not need a significant budget. They are ideal for first-time partners to explore new approaches and test endeavors for broader impact. Geographic focus: Rural Oregon and Tribal communities Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services, Education

Technical Assistance and Professional Development Grants is a grant from Roundhouse Foundation that funds capacity-building activities for nonprofits and tribal governments serving rural Oregon. The program supports professional development, skills training, and technical assistance to strengthen organizations addressing creative problem-solving, economic resilience, and rural community sustainability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and tribal governments; current partners and sectors such as journalism and fire services are prioritized. Awards are up to ,000 with no fixed deadline.

Small Grants is a seed funding program from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) that supports California researchers pursuing early-stage stem cell and regenerative medicine projects. Awards fund discovery research, proof-of-concept studies, and development of novel cell-based therapeutic approaches at California non-profit institutions including universities and research hospitals. Eligible applicants are researchers affiliated with a California non-profit; the program encourages junior investigators and new entrants to the stem cell field. Grants are typically up to $150,000 for one to two years, enabling investigators to generate preliminary data for larger funding applications.

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.

Good Neighbor Grants is a grant from The Ford Family Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations serving rural Oregon communities with populations under 35,000 that are not adjacent to metropolitan areas. The program reflects the foundation's deep commitment to rural Oregon, funding a wide range of community initiatives that strengthen local capacity, improve quality of life, and address unique challenges facing rural residents. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with projects that benefit qualifying rural Oregon communities. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

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

The Oregon Community Foundation Community Grants Program is a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) that funds nonprofits working to address Oregon's most pressing community needs through flexible, general operating or project support. The program runs two grant cycles per year—a Spring Cycle (closing in January, awards announced mid-May) and a Fall Cycle (closing in July, awards announced mid-November). The 2026 Fall Cycle will fund small capital projects, capacity building, and new or expanding programs. Eligible applicants are Oregon-based nonprofits with established track records in community service. Typical awards range from $15,000 to $20,000, with up to $40,000 available for projects with exceptional alignment to OCF priorities. The Fall 2026 cycle details will be released in June 2026.