[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

Rolling (applications accepted at any time)

Typical awards up to $100,000; requests above $100,000 considered large; funding is flexible and responsive.

Supports Oregon nonprofits addressing immigrant and refugee needs through legal services, advocacy, and essential services.

Organizations may submit only one application per 12-month period.

--- ## Description The Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative is a joint initiative by the Oregon Community Foundation, The Collins Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust to support nonprofits across Oregon that address the needs of immigrants and refugees. The Collaborative funds organizations providing legal services, movement building and advocacy, and basic/wraparound services, with an emphasis on urgent needs, equity, and centering the voices of those served. The grant process is streamlined, collaborative, and designed to reduce barriers and wait times for applicants. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no set deadline. - Applicants can generally expect a response within two months of submission. - Organizations may submit only one application within a 12-month period. --- ## Funding Amount - Most awards are up to $100,000; requests of $100,000 or more are considered large. - Funding is distributed across three areas: legal services (30%), movement building/advocacy (40%), and basic/wraparound services (30%). - General operating support is available only to organizations whose primary purpose is serving immigrants and refugees; project and capacity-building support are available to all eligible applicants. - Capital support is not available. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Collaboratives may apply, but a single 501(c)(3) must serve as the lead applicant with MOUs for all partners. - Organizations must adhere to a nondiscrimination policy. - General operating support is not available to fiscally sponsored organizations. - Priority is given to work addressing barriers to equitable outcomes for immigrants and refugees and centering their voices and experiences. - No restriction on specific countries or populations within immigrant/refugee communities. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the common application form ([Word Doc](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/MS-Docs/grants/Oregon_Immigrant_and_Refugee_Funders_Collaborative_Application_Word-Doc_March-2026.docx) or [Fillable PDF](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/Oregon_Immigrant_and_Refugee_Funders_Collaborative_Application_Word-Doc_March-2026-1.pdf)). - Email the completed application and required attachments to one of the participating funders (see Contact Information). - Required attachments: - Project budget (for project requests) - Organizational budget (for operating support) - Current board of directors list - IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (for first-time applicants) - The Collaborative may share applications among funders to reduce applicant burden. - Only one report is required for funded projects, regardless of the number of funders. --- ## Additional Information - "No Wrong Door": Applicants can reach out to any participating funder for guidance. - Funding is intended to be nimble and responsive to urgent community needs. - Receiving a grant from the Collaborative does not preclude applying to member foundations’ other grant programs, but applicants are encouraged to check with funders directly. - Funding priorities: legal services, movement building/advocacy, and basic/wraparound services (e.g., safety, food, housing, healthcare, income stabilization). --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Instructions](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-immigrant-and-refugee-funders-collaborative) - [Application Form (Word)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/MS-Docs/grants/Oregon_Immigrant_and_Refugee_Funders_Collaborative_Application_Word-Doc_March-2026.docx) - [Application Form (Fillable PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/Oregon_Immigrant_and_Refugee_Funders_Collaborative_Application_Word-Doc_March-2026-1.pdf) - [Oregon Community Foundation Contact Page](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Funder | Contact(s) | Email(s) | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Oregon Community Foundation | John Chang, Becca Perry | jchang@oregoncf.org, bperry@oregoncf.org | | The Collins Foundation | Carol Cheney, Gaby Saldaña-López | ccheney@collinsfoundation.org, gsaldana-lopez@collinsfoundation.org | | Meyer Memorial Trust | Sally Yee, Molly Gray | sally@mmt.org, molly@mmt.org | General OCF Contact: [info@oregoncf.org](mailto:info@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 ---

Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative

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