Educational Potential: A Guide to Oregon's Education Grants

Oregon’s Grant Programs

Here's a summary of the grants and funding opportunities in Oregon:

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

• Description: Supports high-quality out-of-school programs for middle school youth.

• Amount: One-year grants of $20,000; two-year grants of $100,000.

• Duration: 1-2 years.

• Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations serving middle school students.

• Website: Afterschool Alliance

• Deadline: March 7, 2025.

Charlotte Martin Foundation

• Description: Focuses on youth and conservation programs, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

• Website: Charlotte Martin Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

• Description: Supports telecommunications-based educational and medical services.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Project-based.

• Eligibility: Various U.S. entities like nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.

• Website: USDA Distance Learning Grants

• Deadline: March 6, 2025.

Dollar General Beyond Words Library Relief Fund

• Description: Provides funding to public school libraries recovering from natural disasters.

• Amount: Up to $20,000.

• Duration: Project-based.

• Eligibility: Public school libraries in affected areas.

• Website: Dollar General Literacy Foundation

• Deadline: Rolling.

IEEE Foundation Grants

• Description: Funds projects advancing technology for humanity.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, individuals.

• Website: IEEE Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Inasmuch Foundation

• Description: Supports education, health, and human services, mainly in Oklahoma, but may be applicable for broader programs.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Varies.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits.

• Website: Inasmuch Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Intel

• Description: Offers grants related to technology and education programs.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Varies.

• Eligibility: Educational institutions and nonprofits.

• Website: Intel Corporate Responsibility

• Deadline: Varies.

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

• Description: Supports projects in education, health, and human services in the Pacific Northwest.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Project-specific.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

• Website: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

• Deadline: Rolling.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

• Description: Supports STEM education, public safety, and disaster relief programs.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools.

• Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Oregon GEAR UP

• Description: Helps rural and low-income schools prepare students for college.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Project-specific.

• Eligibility: Schools in Oregon.

• Website: Oregon GEAR UP

• Deadline: Varies.

Portland Metro STEM Partnership

• Description: Focuses on improving STEM education through partnerships.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Varies.

• Eligibility: Schools and educational organizations in the Portland metro area.

• Website: Portland Metro STEM Partnership

• Deadline: Varies.

The Gannett Foundation

• Description: Supports local communities through education and development projects.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett communities.

• Website: Gannett Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

• Description: Supports K-12 science and math education projects.

• Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

• Website: Toshiba America Foundation

• Deadline: Varies by grade level.

Union Pacific Foundation Local Grants

• Description: Supports community and workforce development in areas served by Union Pacific.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Union Pacific's operating areas.

• Website: Union Pacific Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Please visit their respective websites for the most accurate and updated information.

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