Beneficial State Foundation Support for Social Justice
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon working on social justice, housing, education, environmental sustainability, and related community initiatives can seek sponsorship funding for programs, events, or capital campaigns. Beneficial State Foundation, through Beneficial State Bank, offers up to US $1,000 to organizations advancing transformative social justice and environmental work in its target sectors.
Beneficial State Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding to develop or expand their work, including those serving Oregon communities. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are pioneering new approaches to societal issues, including social justice and human rights, once they have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Oregon Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Oregon can apply for grants up to US $15,000 to run direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation funds child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related social justice and human rights efforts for children and youth worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Grants for Oregon Innovators
Early-stage social impact nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Oregon tackling social justice and human rights issues can seek up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable solutions. With a mission to support bold, impact-first models, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides capital, deep capacity-building, and community for organizations serving underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Arts Grants in Oregon
Nonprofit cultural institutions offering arts and science programs in Oregon can apply for more than US $100,000 to support youth engagement and lasting impact projects. William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds program, capital, and limited general or endowment support for museums, performing arts centers, theaters, symphonies, ballets, arts schools, and related organizations serving broad U.S. audiences.
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 can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and preventative health initiatives. Oregon groups focused on social justice and human rights may be eligible when their programs advance equitable care, education, or community well-being.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Oregon organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations advancing early childhood education or community economic development can seek funding for programs in Oregon communities where PNC has a significant presence. With a mission to strengthen neighborhoods, PNC Foundation provides grants for education, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and human services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, which may include social justice and human rights efforts.
PNC Foundation
Social Justice Fund Northwest Grants in Oregon
Applications due Jul 30, 2026
Oregon social justice and human rights organizers can access funding through Social Justice Fund Northwest’s Emerging Justice Fund, which offers US $10,000 one-year general operating grants. Nonprofits, 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) groups, tribal agencies, and fiscally sponsored organizations working on grassroots community organizing in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming may be eligible.
Social Justice Fund Northwest
Impact Litigation Funding for Legal Advocates from Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation on social, racial, economic, or environmental justice can apply for recoverable grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000 from Impact Fund. These grants, available in Oregon and nationwide, cover out-of-pocket litigation costs like expert fees and discovery to advance systemic law reform.
The Impact Fund
Ronald W Naito Foundation Health Equity Grants
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities addressing health equity, poverty, and related social determinants in Oregon and beyond can apply for the Ronald W Naito Foundation’s unrestricted grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $40,000 for programs and advocacy. Organizations advancing social justice and human rights through improved health outcomes and reduced inequities may benefit.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Ronald W Naito Foundation Grants for Oregon Social Justice
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
Ronald W Naito MD Foundation provides Oregon social justice and human rights nonprofits with unrestricted US $10,000 - US $40,000 grants to advance sustainable, equitable communities. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities with a U.S. office, including those working globally, may apply for initiatives in environmental justice, economic mobility, and health equity for under-resourced communities.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their community impact, including work in Oregon. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports high-quality communications that highlight efforts like conservation, historic preservation, mental health, education, and related initiatives across its three charitable pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
City of Portland Climate Justice Grants
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Qualified 501(c) or 521(a) nonprofits in Oregon, including fiscally sponsored emerging groups, can apply for the City of Portland Oregon’s PCEF Mini Grants; awards up to US $5,000 for activities advancing racial and social justice while addressing climate change. Funding can support grant writing, small projects, events, and training on a rolling, quarterly basis.
The City of Portland Oregon
Oregon Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Insperity provides Oregon community service nonprofits with philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to help meet key service and fundraising goals. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must either be Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work. Social justice and human rights organizations in Multnomah County may be especially interested.
Insperity
Collins Foundation Grants for Oregon Equity
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal organizations, and fiscally sponsored projects in Oregon can seek general operating support for arts and culture, education, environment, child welfare, health equity, and equity-focused work. The Collins Foundation supports organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, which may include social justice and human rights initiatives benefiting Oregon residents.
Collins Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Oregon Social Justice
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Oregon can apply for this flexible grant opportunity. With a mission to support forward-looking change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable groups with funding that may benefit social justice and human rights initiatives alongside broader community and environmental efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work, including social justice and human rights efforts in Oregon and beyond. Focused on community and environmental programs, Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants with flexibility for reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Enhancement Funding from Metro
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Wilsonville, Oregon can receive Metro support for community enhancement projects that improve environmental quality, safety, recreation, or community enrichment. Projects must be within city limits and can include efforts benefiting youth, seniors, low-income, or underserved residents, including social justice and educational initiatives, to be completed within one year.
Metro
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven initiatives can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic and neighborhood revitalization, small business and nonprofit support, and arts and cultural enrichment that benefits underserved or economically vulnerable residents.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Oregon
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Oregon social justice and human services nonprofits can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation to support projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental work. 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in the U.S., may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-based support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Metro Environmental Justice Grants in Oregon
Pre proposal due Feb 11, 2027
Oregon community groups, nonprofits, neighborhood and faith-based organizations can access funding for habitat restoration, environmental justice, and community stewardship projects benefiting residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Metro’s Community Stewardship and Restoration Grants offer up to US $100,000 to improve water quality, support fish and wildlife, build equitable partnerships, and expand nature access for marginalized communities.
Metro
Housing Justice Funding from Social Justice Fund Northwest
Applications due Feb 26, 2027
Grassroots nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and fiscally sponsored groups working on tenant and housing justice organizing in Oregon and the broader Northwest can apply for the Tenant and Housing Justice Grant, with awards up to US $25,000. Grants from Social Justice Fund Northwest prioritize BIPOC-led, rural, and small-budget groups advancing equitable, affordable, and supportive housing systems.
Social Justice Fund Northwest
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Oregon
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Oregon communities can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs serving underserved people. With a mission to strengthen economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to local, non-discriminatory charities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Enhancement Funding for Sherwood Organizations via Metro
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and local government entities in Sherwood can seek funding for community enhancement projects, including social justice, environmental, educational, and economic initiatives. Metro supports programs in Oregon that benefit underserved residents, improve neighborhood safety and cleanliness, expand recreation, enhance art and culture, and increase reuse, recycling, and environmental quality within city boundaries.
Metro
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Oregon 501(c)(3) public charities running safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Giving Program. Grants of US $5,000 - US $30,000 support direct services and capacity-building in Union Pacific–served communities, and organizations advancing equity and inclusion or social justice within these focus areas may be especially competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Oregon Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon working on youth education, family services, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact programs. Social justice and human rights initiatives serving underserved young people may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc