Oregon Recreation Grants

The FY2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Grant, offered by the Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), seeks grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s AAPI community. This grant program is aligned with the broader mission of empowering District residents, fostering public safety, and enhancing education. MOAPIA's strategic priorities are evident in the funding areas, which aim to improve the quality of life for all residents and build stronger communities. The grant targets members of the AAPI community of all ages residing in the District of Columbia. The impact goals are to create a vibrant downtown where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, and play, fight to protect the middle class, reduce all forms of violence including gun violence, and ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. These goals reflect a comprehensive theory of change that by investing in key areas, the District can foster a more equitable, safe, and prosperous environment for its AAPI residents. The program prioritizes initiatives within three key funding areas: Downtown Comeback, Public Safety, and Education. The Downtown Comeback focus seeks to reimagine a downtown with vibrant centers of activity and ensure job opportunities for Washingtonians across all eight wards, enabling them to build better lives. The Public Safety focus aims to create significant, lasting change by reducing and ultimately ending all types of violence, including gun violence. The Education focus emphasizes supporting schools as community heartbeats, ensuring every child has access to quality education, including reading, math, sports, arts, civic engagement, and youth engagement. Expected outcomes include a more vibrant and economically secure downtown, a reduction in violence and improved public safety across the District, and enhanced educational opportunities and well-being for students and residents. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the funding areas and target populations, the grant's emphasis on progress reports reflecting substantial progress towards grant agreement goals suggests a commitment to accountability and impact. Eligible organizations can be awarded up to $40,000 for a project period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, further indicating a structured approach to achieving these outcomes.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant, a community-based initiative designed to reduce gun violence. This grant program directly aligns with the mission of fostering safer communities by empowering local organizations to implement preventative measures. The overall objective is to mitigate gun violence through a variety of community-led efforts, focusing on proactive intervention and support. The grant targets a broad range of community members within Portland, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable neighborhoods known for high rates of gun violence. Specific prioritized areas include Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert, although organizations city-wide are encouraged to apply. The beneficiaries are individuals and families who will benefit from increased safety, access to supportive services, and participation in programs designed to deter violence. The impact goals are to reduce incidents of gun violence, provide support for victims' families, and build capacity within smaller contractors to deliver essential services. The Safer Portland Grant prioritizes several key areas to achieve its objectives. These include preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events aimed at addressing root causes of violence. Flexible funds are also provided for direct community assistance and services, ensuring immediate support where needed. Youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs are a core focus, aiming to foster positive relationships and conflict resolution skills. Furthermore, the grant supports arts and culture or recreational violence prevention programs, recognizing the role of creative and recreational outlets in community well-being. Aftercare support funds for families of victims and capacity building for small contractors providing services are also crucial priorities. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in gun violence rates within targeted neighborhoods and across Portland. Success will also be measured by the increased participation in preventative programs, the number of individuals receiving direct community assistance, and the enhanced capacity of local organizations to deliver effective violence prevention services. The grant's strategic priorities are to invest in community-led solutions, foster collaboration, and provide flexible funding that can adapt to the unique needs of different communities. This approach operates on the theory of change that by empowering and resourcing local efforts, sustainable reductions in gun violence can be achieved, leading to safer and more resilient communities for all Portland residents. A total of $500,000 is available, with individual grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of community-focused projects in Wilsonville that promote education, diversity, arts, and programs benefiting youth and older adults.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Eugene to create diverse cultural events in local parks, promoting community engagement and inclusivity for historically underrepresented groups.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

This grant provides funding to local businesses and organizations in Portland's Central Eastside Industrial District to support public events and projects that enhance community engagement and promote the area's unique identity.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses in Oregon City to host public events that attract significant tourism and benefit the local economy.

This program provides funding to local and state entities in Oregon for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational facilities to enhance public access to parks, forests, and beaches.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community events that promote economic activity, artistic expression, and cultural diversity in Tigard, Oregon.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Portland, Oregon, to provide afterschool programs that enhance youth development through activities like arts, sports, and academic support for children and teens aged 5-18.

This funding program provides financial support for community improvement projects that enhance neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and promote local business development within Stayton, Oregon.

This grant provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for outdoor recreation across Oregon.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Bend, Oregon, to develop and promote cultural events and initiatives that attract tourists, particularly during the off-peak seasons.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in south Douglas County, Oregon, focusing on initiatives in education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community enhancement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Portland to provide mentoring services for children and youth aged 5-24, focusing on social connections, career preparation, mental health resources, and cultural inclusivity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations and government entities serving residents of Oregon and southwest Washington for specific projects that align with the foundation's priorities.

This grant provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Grants Pass to promote tourism through events and activities that attract visitors from over 50 miles away, especially during the off-peak season.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led projects in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties that address the climate crisis and promote environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance or protect tourism-related facilities in Bend, Oregon, benefiting both residents and visitors while promoting sustainable tourism development.