Chintimini Fund
The Chintimini Fund provides grants for innovative, research-based enrichment programs that engage and challenge high-potential and talented students in select Oregon counties.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Grantee Evaluation Form) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $3,000–$7,000 per project; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports enrichment programs for high-potential and talented students in select Oregon counties, with a focus on innovative, engaging educational opportunities.
Description
The Chintimini Fund, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides small grants to support enrichment opportunities for high-potential and talented students—including those identified as talented and gifted—in Douglas, Benton, Lane, Linn, Tillamook, and Lincoln counties. The fund is designed to encourage programs that engage, inspire, and motivate students who may not be fully challenged by current school offerings, with an emphasis on both in-school and extracurricular activities.
Programs should incorporate research-based and innovative strategies, align with the fund’s goals, and integrate planning with evaluation. Competitive proposals will demonstrate clear outcomes, sustainability, and a plan for evaluating impact.
