Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund
Supports Oregon high school forestry and natural resources education with grants for hands-on learning tools, equipment, and technology.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | March 2027 (Application window close, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $500–$2,500; larger awards possible in special cases; annual total grants average ~$17,000.
Summary: Supports Oregon high schools in delivering forestry and natural resources education, funding tools, equipment, and technology for hands-on student learning.
Description
The Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund (ONREF), administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides annual grants to public and private high schools in Oregon to enhance and sustain forest-based natural resources education. The fund supports programs of study that integrate instruction in wood products, silviculture, harvesting, fisheries, wildlife, water, soils, recreation, and the management of Oregon's forest resources. Funding is intended for tools, equipment, technology, and other educational resources that support hands-on learning and foster career and leadership development among students. Grant recommendations are made by an advisory committee, and several subfunds exist to support specific regions or objectives.
