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0) LoveBomb Go-Go Marching Band Farmworker Struggle Mural By Farm School (Nolan Calisch and Molly Sherman) Awesome Foundation Portland is made up of awesome individuals just like you who want to see Portland become even awesomer than it already is! We award a $1,000 grant every other month to a group or individual who is making an impact in our community.
We select five finalists from all applications and invite them to pitch their project in person or by video call. Trustees have a chance to ask questions, secret themselves away to vote, and then award the grant on the spot. Projects in the Portland, Oregon area.
We will consider ideas from other areas in Oregon as well but keep in mind that this is the Portland Chapter. We are looking for projects that will make Portland Awesomer! We will consider all causes including art, culture, community, environment, animal welfare, human rights, diversity, & community events.
Projects with a clear demonstration on how it will impact the Portland community. Individuals and personal individual projects – this means funds for rent and bills, travel, or business start-up funds. Individual education/trainings General operating funds for nonprofits.
Be sure to detail how your project will make Portland more awesome. Detail how you will spend $1,000. Project budgets are encouraged.
Provide as many details as you can. Where will this project be located? Is it city-wide or in a specific neighborhood?
We prefer to fund projects that will make a difference, that demonstrate the ability to deliver, and where our $1,000 make a difference. We prefer applicants who are not able to acquire funds through more traditional funding streams because they are individuals or groups without non-profit status, completely new ideas that do not necessarily fit within other grant opportunities, and that are based on equity and inclusion. Questions?
Email us at info@awesomeportland. org . Join us as an Awesome Portland trustee!
What’s a trustee? We’re glad you asked! Becoming a trustee is a low time-commitment, non-bureaucratic, and easy way to make a big difference.
You get to decide where your funds go. Contribution: Commit $100 every other month in the interest of awesome. Participation: Help us review applications and decide who gets our $1,000 every other month and attend a total of 3 meetings every other month.
Those are the basics, but if you want to do a little more, you can volunteer to help with the small amount of administrative and program growth work that we do. Due to COVID concerns, we’ve been meeting virtually since March 2020 — you don’t even have to take off your pajamas. What's the time commitment?
While we prefer it, we do not require that trustees participate in all 6 funding cycles. If you want to talk about how you would be comfortable participating, we definitely want to hear from you! Each cycle, we have 3 meetings: In the non-grant month, we hold a general business meeting.
In the grant month, we have a meeting to decide which projects will be the 5 finalists. Next, we hold a meeting where the finalists to give a 3-minute presentation and answer our questions. We then go into a private room and vote.
The project with the most votes is the winner! Sound like fun? Tell us a little about yourself...
A trustee will email or give you a call to give you background on our group.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
How will your project make Portland more awesome?
Provide a specific budget breakdown showing how the $1,000 will be spent.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals or small enterprises, including franchises and mobile businesses, based anywhere in the U. S. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.