Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or community-focused programs can apply for funding that may benefit community and school gardening efforts in Oregon. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are piloting new approaches to social problems or addressing previously unaddressed issues, particularly smaller or evolving groups seeking to grow or change direction.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Grants for Oregon Innovators
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Oregon working on scalable social or environmental solutions can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. With a mission to back bold social entrepreneurs, the foundation provides multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building support, which may benefit community and school garden or horticulture initiatives positioned to scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Oregon Tech-Enabled Community Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Oregon can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation; awards up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage social impact programs. Community and school garden projects that primarily serve economically underserved residents and build skills or economic opportunity may be eligible.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Oregon can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation. Focus areas include disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, food insecurity, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education, which may support community or school garden projects that fit these priorities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in Oregon
Nonprofit cultural institutions running arts, science, or STEAM education programs in Oregon and across the U.S. can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and youth-focused engagement, especially from large, well-established organizations with strong impact and sustainability.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including those in Oregon, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Community and school garden projects that advance these goals may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Oregon organizations running education, health, or family economic stability programs for urban low-income children and youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling, with awards of more than US $50,000. Community and school garden initiatives that fit these priorities and locations may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations advancing early childhood education or community economic development may be eligible for funding that includes Oregon communities where PNC operates. With a mission to strengthen and enrich local communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for early learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and services for low- and moderate-income families.
PNC Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Charities from Roche
Oregon accredited charities running community, educational, environmental, or arts programs can access funding through Roche for high-quality projects in humanitarian and social development, science education, community resilience, or contemporary arts. Organizations with community or school garden components that promote sustainable development and engage local partners may be eligible through Roche affiliate giving in their country.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working globally on health, education, and disaster relief can seek funding from Semnani Family Foundation; support spans countries including the U.S. and Oregon. Programs serving marginalized communities through healthcare access, women and children’s services, literacy, or humanitarian aid may be eligible, including initiatives connected to community and school gardens.
Semnani Family Foundation
Oregon Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or health-related programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. This support may benefit community and school garden projects that advance education, health, or community welfare, provided applicants meet IRS and applicable California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community development, basic needs, workforce, arts, or environmental programs can seek sponsorship support through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. program. Organizations with community or school garden initiatives that advance housing, jobs, hunger relief, or neighborhood revitalization may be eligible for these sponsorships.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants; awards support focused interventions and disaster relief. Oregon community and school garden organizations may be eligible if they operate within the foundation’s current revenue and country criteria and emphasize self-reliance outcomes.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in Oregon. J.W. Couch Foundation supports projects such as environmental conservation, early education, mental health, and outdoor access, which may include narratives about community and school garden programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Facility Funding for Rural Oregon from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Rural public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in Oregon can use this USDA Rural Development program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Projects like community centers, child care centers, community gardens, food pantries, and other local food system facilities in towns under 20,000 residents may be eligible.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community support in areas like education, poverty relief, or nature and wildlife conservation may be eligible for Robinson Foundation grants, primarily in the Southern U.S. Grants from Robinson Foundation help programs that relieve hardship and serve children, families, animals, veterans, and vulnerable communities, but are not available for capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Oregon Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Oregon can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to support key service goals. Eligible groups must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, which may include community or school garden initiatives.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Oregon Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support forward-looking change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Oregon nonprofit organizations with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. 501(c)(3) groups with horticulture, gardening, or community and school garden projects that fit these priorities may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental programs in Oregon communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities may be eligible for this funding. Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes projects that align with its mission and create long-term value and sustainability in the communities it serves.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Support for Oregon Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Oregon can seek unrestricted program or operating support for environmental and human services work, including community-focused projects. Focused on environment and human services, Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit community and school garden initiatives fitting its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Oregon Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help Oregon nonprofits fund community-based programs, facilities, and services, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. IRS-qualified organizations running school, youth, or community initiatives—including those incorporating community or school gardening and horticulture—may be eligible if a relatively small grant would make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Vitality Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon working on hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, or community vitality may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Focus areas include food access, supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, community development, and arts and cultural enrichment, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers and serving U.S. communities.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Oregon
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Oregon horticulture and gardening nonprofits, including those running community or school gardens, can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for education, social service, health, civic, cultural, or environmental projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in the U.S., may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving economic stability, health, literacy, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support to serve underserved people in Oregon communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. With a mission to strengthen quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding that may benefit community and school garden programs addressing hunger, poverty, or workforce development.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits running safety, workforce, community vitality, environmental sustainability, or gardening-related programs can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants; awards range from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve a Union Pacific–served community and align clearly with one of the program’s stated cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Horticulture
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with community or school garden, horticulture, or youth-focused programs in Oregon can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Funding supports youth development, food access, housing, and environmental stewardship, so gardening initiatives that serve underserved young people and families may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc