Oregon Historic Trails Fund
Funds projects that interpret, preserve, and protect Oregon’s historic trails through research, education, advocacy, and public engagement.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (application window opens) | October 15, 2026 (full application deadline, 5:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$10,000; larger requests considered case-by-case; projects must be completed within one year.
Summary: Supports projects that interpret, preserve, and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon’s historic trails.
Description
This grant supports interpretive, educational, and economic projects or programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon’s historic trails. Funding may also be used for marketing, education, advocacy, and research activities related to these trails. An advisory committee with expertise in Oregon’s historic trails reviews applications and recommends awards to the Oregon Community Foundation board. Projects must be connected to one or more of the 16 historic trails recognized by the state legislature, including the Oregon, Applegate, and Lewis & Clark National Historic Trails.
