Oregon Disaster Funders Network
The Oregon Disaster Funders Network by Oregon Community Foundation funds science-based disaster preparedness, response, and recovery projects for Oregon communities, prioritizing underserved groups.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$40,000; requests from $250 up to $1M considered; average 2024 award was $17,600.
Summary: Supports Oregon-based nonprofits and jurisdictions addressing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, especially for underserved and disinvested communities.
Key Information: No strict minimum or maximum request; funding is highly competitive and not guaranteed.
Description
The Oregon Disaster Funders Network (ODFN), coordinated by the Oregon Community Foundation, is a collaborative philanthropic network aiming to reduce the economic, social, and environmental impacts of disasters across Oregon. The network connects Oregon-based nonprofits, community groups, and local government jurisdictions with approximately 35 philanthropic organizations to support needs across the entire disaster lifecycle—including preparedness, response, and recovery. ODFN prioritizes projects serving underserved and historically disinvested communities.
