Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Education Grants in Oregon
Oregon dependents of public safety officers seeking higher education in Oregon can access funding for tuition and related college costs. Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission offers the Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant, providing up to US $13,000 for eligible students enrolled at qualifying Oregon-based public or private nonprofit postsecondary institutions, including 2- and 4-year colleges.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Idacorp Employee Fund Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in Oregon working on health and human services, education, arts and culture, civic initiatives, environment, or recreation can seek capital, operating, or program support through the Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund. Public policy and community development efforts that serve broad constituencies and show strong local support may be especially competitive.
Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund Inc.
Japanese Arts Programming Funding from United States-Japan Foundation
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning projects that deepen understanding of Japanese arts and culture can receive up to US $5,000 for program expenses. Focused on cultural programming, the United States-Japan Foundation supports exhibitions, performances, film screenings, lectures, and symposia, covering costs like publicity, artist honoraria, travel, shipping, and facility fees within eligible western states.
United States-Japan Foundation
Education Funding for Schools from OnPoint
Public schools, districts, PTAs, alumni groups, and 501(c)(3) education nonprofits in Oregon and SW Washington can receive US $250 - US $2,500 to support educational programs and school needs. OnPoint Community Credit Union backs efforts that advance economic opportunity and community vitality, which may include public policy education or civic learning initiatives.
Onpoint Community Credit Union
Oregon Higher Education Commission Support for Students
Oregon students pursuing their first associate or bachelor’s degree at eligible in-state colleges can receive need-based tuition support through the Oregon Opportunity Grant, with awards from US $1,224 - US $8,352. Administered by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, this statewide program helps expand access to higher education and related public policy priorities in Oregon.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Miller Foundation Education Policy Grants in Oregon
Full proposal due Jul 31, 2026
Oregon K–12 education nonprofits, schools, and public or tribal entities working on holistic, equitable school systems can seek more than US $25,000 in operating or limited project support. Focused on education systems change, the Miller Foundation invites organizations engaged in policy, advocacy, and reform to strengthen outcomes for students furthest from opportunity.
James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
Oregon Higher Education Commission Support for Students
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Current or former foster care youth pursuing higher education or training in Oregon can receive up to US $5,000 annually for tuition and related costs through the Chafee Education and Training Voucher Program. Administered by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, this program supports postsecondary access for eligible youth with child welfare foster care experience.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Grants for Oregon Guard Education
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Current Oregon National Guard members pursuing undergraduate or certificate programs at eligible Oregon colleges and universities can receive tuition, certain fees, and a book allowance through this state assistance program. Grants from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission support higher education for Guard members in Oregon, which may interest organizations engaged in public policy around military and veterans’ education benefits.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Ronald W Naito Foundation Health Equity Grants
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities working on health equity, health access, and related advocacy in Oregon and beyond can apply for Ronald W Naito Foundation’s unrestricted grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $40,000 for programs and operations. Organizations advancing public policy, systems change, or advocacy around health disparities and social determinants in Oregon may be especially well suited.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Ronald W Naito Foundation Support for Oregon Arts
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
Oregon 501(c)(3) public charities with budgets under $10 million that advance arts and culture for under-resourced communities can apply for Ronald W Naito Foundation’s Oregon Arts & Culture grants, typically around Approximately US $10,000 in unrestricted support. Organizations doing statewide arts policy, advocacy, or research may be especially relevant for public policy work in Oregon.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Ronald W Naito Foundation Grants for Oregon Communities
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities working on social justice, environmental justice, or economic mobility can receive US $10,000 - US $40,000 in unrestricted support, including organizations in Oregon. The Ronald W Naito Md Foundation’s Sustainable Communities grants back advocacy, policy, and community-based initiatives that address inequities, climate impacts, and health-related disparities for under-resourced communities.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Collins Medical Trust Support for Oregon Health Research
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Health-focused 501(c)(3) scientific or educational organizations conducting medical research or professional health education in Oregon can apply for grants up to US $40,000. Collins Medical Trust supports basic, clinical, and public health investigations, with preference for Oregon-based projects and early career investigators whose work may inform or intersect with public policy.
Collins Medical Trust
Teacher Licensure Funding for Oregon Students via HECC
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Oregon students pursuing preliminary licensure in teaching, school counseling, school social work, or school psychology can receive up to US $12,000 to support higher education costs. Grants from Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission help Oregon scholars with experience serving diverse populations who are within two years of completing an approved educator preparation program, which may benefit those interested in education-related public policy careers.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Marine and Coastal Research Funding from Oregon Sea Grant
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Researchers, practitioners, and others in Oregon seeking seed money for marine and coastal projects can apply for program development grants supporting exploratory, high-risk, or urgent efforts. With a mission to address strategic coastal issues, Oregon Sea Grant provides up to US $10,000 for short-term projects that may inform or support public policy work.
Oregon Sea Grant
Wildlife Conservation Funding from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Oregon and other eligible Northwestern states with missions centered on wildlife and habitat preservation can seek up to US $20,000 for conservation, restoration, and biodiversity projects from the Charlotte Martin Foundation. Funding may support climate-informed habitat protection, connectivity, and public education on biodiversity and climate change, including work that informs or advances environmental public policy.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Collins Foundation Grants for Oregon Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public or Tribal agencies in Oregon seeking general operating support across arts and culture, education, environment, child welfare, health equity, and equity-focused work can apply; programs with public policy components may be eligible. Collins Foundation supports organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion that meet its budget, governance, and non-discrimination requirements.
Collins Foundation
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Grants for Oregon Education
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Oregon students pursuing community college education in Oregon can receive tuition support through the Oregon Promise Grant, helping cover costs at any Oregon community college. Administered by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, this state program supports recent high school and GED graduates who meet GPA, residency, credit, and financial aid application requirements.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Grants for Oregon Students
Applications due Dec 11, 2026
Oregon GED test graduates and recent high school graduates in Oregon can receive tuition support to attend any Oregon community college through the Oregon Promise Grant. The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission provides this higher education funding for eligible residents who meet GPA or GED score, residency, credit limit, and Student Aid Index requirements.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Community Enhancement Funding from Metro
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Wilsonville, Oregon can receive support for community enhancement projects that improve environmental quality, safety, recreation, or community enrichment. Metro provides Oregon public policy and community-focused groups with funding for projects within city limits that reduce waste, upgrade nonprofit property, benefit underserved residents, and enhance parks, wildlife areas, and public spaces.
Metro
Oregon Restoration Research Funding via Society for Ecological Restoration
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Graduate and upper-level undergraduate students conducting ecological restoration research in Oregon and the broader Cascadia bioregion can apply for Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter student research grants, with awards up to US $3,000. Projects should improve restoration outcomes in natural systems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and related regional habitats.
Society for Ecological Restoration
Arts Program Funding for Nonprofits from Kinsman Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies in Oregon and southern Washington can receive Kinsman Foundation’s Betty Kinsman Fund grants for theater, literary, and photographic arts programs, projects, or performances. Grants from this fund may benefit Oregon organizations whose public programming in these art forms engages general audiences and demonstrates professional quality and innovation.
Kinsman Foundation
Community Enhancement Funding for Sherwood Organizations via Metro
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and local government entities in Sherwood can receive grants to enhance community livability, environmental quality, and public spaces. Metro supports projects in Oregon that improve recycling, safety, recreation, economic opportunities, and services for underserved residents, which may include public policy or civic-improvement initiatives benefiting Sherwood residents.
Metro
BECU Foundation Support for Oregon Communities
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in areas like education, health, basic needs, environment, or community development can receive up to US $50,000 to advance their local programs. Focused on community impact, BECU Foundation invites organizations, including those with public policy or advocacy components, to be nominated by BECU members for its People Helping People Awards.
BECU Foundation
PGE Foundation Support for Oregon Climate Resilience
Applications due May 8, 2027
Oregon public policy and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on climate resilience, wildfire preparedness, or green infrastructure can access funding through the Climate Resilient Communities Fund, awarding US $10,000 - US $25,000 for locally driven projects. Grants from PGE Foundation prioritize wildfire hazard reduction, nature-based solutions, and equitable, climate-resilient parks and public spaces across Oregon.
PGE Foundation
US $2,500,000 - US $25,000,000
Oregon Roadway Safety Funding via Oregon Department of Forestry
Applications due May 26, 2027
Local and tribal governments and other eligible public entities in Oregon can seek large-scale implementation funding to improve roadway safety infrastructure and operations. With a mission to protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians, Oregon Department of Forestry highlights this U.S. Department of Transportation SS4A opportunity supporting projects that reduce deaths and serious injuries for all road users.
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Child Care Grants in Oregon
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Oregon student parents needing child care support while pursuing undergraduate studies in Oregon can receive funding for safe, dependable child care. Focused on higher education access, the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission invites eligible residents to apply for the Oregon Student Child Care Grant, offering up to US $10,000 for approved childcare providers.
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission