This grant supports Oregon nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees with funding for legal services, advocacy, and urgent basic needs, emphasizing community voice and organizational capacity.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range up to $100,000; proposals $100,000+ considered large requests; decision within ~2 months.
Summary: Supports Oregon nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees through responsive, streamlined funding for legal services, advocacy, and basic needs.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per 12 months; 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor required.
The Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative is a joint initiative of the Oregon Community Foundation, The Collins Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. It aims to strengthen the capacity of Oregon nonprofits addressing the needs of immigrants and refugees by providing nimble, responsive, and streamlined funding. The collaborative prioritizes projects in three areas: legal services, movement building and advocacy, and basic and wraparound services. Funding is intended for organizations that center the voices and experiences of immigrants and refugees and address barriers to equitable outcomes.