Lilja Family Fund
The Lilja Family Fund provides grants for student-focused education, youth development, literacy, culture, and enrichment projects in South Douglas County, Oregon.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application window opens, projected) | July 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$40,000 available annually; typical awards $2,000–$10,000; average award ~$5,000
Summary: Supports projects in South Douglas County, Oregon focused on education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community enrichment.
Key Information: For direct student services and enrichment; not for general operations or replacing government funds.
Description
The Lilja Family Fund, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, offers annual competitive grants to benefit communities in South Douglas County, Oregon—including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea, and Glendale. The fund prioritizes projects in K-12 education, early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community enrichment. Emphasis is placed on initiatives that provide direct services or enrichment for students, rather than general operational support or requests that replace government funding. The fund aims to strengthen and enrich local communities by investing in impactful, priority-driven projects.
