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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.
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Grants | The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship applications are open until March 2, 2026. Learn more . Letter from the President Research and Publications Rural Community Building Tools We can help you build your community’s future We live and work where we serve — we are rural.
We understand the unique opportunities and special challenges in rural communities. The Foundation offers support in many ways, and grantmaking is one of our most powerful tools. Let’s get to “yes” together We know that financial support from a committed partner can make all the difference for a successful community initiative.
That’s why we like getting to “yes. ” Our grants are designed to meet your needs, big or small, and the application period is always open . We are committed to working with you to find a solution that helps you help your community.
Our open grants include Good Neighbor grants (less than $20,000), and Technical Assistance grants (up to $5,000). The Foundation also offers support through strategic funding initiatives, which are by invitation. View our list of grants awarded to see the organizations and communities that have received support through our grantmaking.
View Eligibility Requirements We serve rural communities in oregon and siskiyou county, california Butte Valley’s next generation of leaders support their youngest neighbors Like many of her friends in the Butte Valley area of northern California, Adriana Ramirez used to spend her summers indoors, taking care of her siblings while her hardworking parents spent long days doing farm work.
Small dollars, big impact Each June, a group of Central Oregon elementary students start their summer with a colorful book bag stuffed full of new books, puzzles and games. Building organizational capacity The job of building community is a big one. We know that in small, rural organizations, board members, volunteers and staff wear multiple hats in their roles.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving rural communities in Oregon (population under 35,000) that are not adjacent to metropolitan areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Ford Family Foundation - Good Neighbor Grants is funded by The Ford Family Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Ford Family Foundation Open Grants is sponsored by The Ford Family Foundation. The Ford Family Foundation's open grants invest in programs and projects across rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, that are important to the community. While not exclusively historic preservation, they support initiatives that strengthen communities and contribute to local economies, which can include capital projects for community centers and convening spaces. They look for strong community buy-in.
Strong Starts is sponsored by The Ford Family Foundation. Grants aligned with the Strong Starts focus help children and families get the support they need during a child's earliest years. These grants strengthen connections between parents or other primary caregivers and their children, with a focus on nurturing, stable attachments from the very beginning. It also prioritizes the prevention of child abuse and neglect and supports working families through investments in childcare and related services. Specific examples include parenting support programs and child abuse prevention and intervention programs.
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.
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