Better Nursing Home Care Fund
Supports innovative, evidence-based projects that improve care and quality of life for Oregon nursing home residents, with a focus on collaboration, dementia care, and sustainable, replicable outcomes.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 in year one; smaller awards possible in years two and three; typical project duration is 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that improve care and quality of life for nursing home residents in Oregon through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
Description
This grant supports projects aimed at enhancing the quality of care and life for nursing home residents in Oregon. The program seeks to fund initiatives that introduce innovative staffing solutions, effective training or therapy, technology integration, and collaborative partnerships involving nursing homes, community organizations, advocacy groups, and academic institutions. Emphasis is placed on adopting evidence-based best practices, particularly in dementia care, and projects should demonstrate potential for replication and sustainability beyond the grant period. The fund prioritizes outcomes such as increased resident autonomy, improved nutrition and mobility, reduced depression and behavioral symptoms, lower staff turnover, and empowerment of staff through mentorship and recognition.
