Douglas Community Fund
Douglas Community Fund supports nonprofits serving Douglas County by funding projects that address residents’ health and medical needs, with other local projects considered as funds allow.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Grant applications open) | January 15, 2027 at 3 p.m. (Grant deadline) | February 15, 2027 (Scholarship early-bird deadline) | March 1, 2027 (Scholarship deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing Douglas County residents’ health and medical needs, with other local projects considered as funds allow.
Key Information: Grant applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations serving Douglas County residents.
Description
The Douglas Community Fund, administered by Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), makes competitive grants primarily to support the health and medical needs of Douglas County residents. Projects serving community health and medical needs receive high priority. Other projects benefiting county residents may be considered when additional funds are available.
The fund grew out of the Douglas Community Foundation, which raised money to build and operate Douglas Community Hospital. After nearly 40 years, the hospital was sold and the foundation began supporting other local projects. In 2002, its assets transferred to OCF to establish the fund. A separate scholarship program supports Douglas County high school graduates studying specified health-related fields.
