Reed and Carolee Walker Fund
Reed and Carolee Walker Fund supports organizations serving low-income people, especially children, in Jackson County with flexible grants to address inequities, expand resource access, and improve lives.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 9, 2027 (Applications open) | March 9, 2027 at 5 p.m. (Application deadline) | Mid-May 2027 (Award notification and distribution)
Funding Amounts: Strategic: $10,000–$50,000 for one year, averaging $20,000; $1 million available. Sustaining: up to three years of potential funding.
Summary: Supports organizations serving people living on low incomes, particularly children, in Jackson County through flexible community-focused grants.
Key Information: Strategic grants are open and competitive; Sustaining grants are invitation-only, with no new invitations for 2027.
Description
The Reed and Carolee Walker Fund, administered by Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), supports organizations serving people living on low incomes in Jackson County, with particular attention to children. Funding aims to address inequities, increase access to resources, and improve community members’ lives. The fund recognizes nonprofits as vital community infrastructure and emphasizes the value of healthy, coordinated, and connected organizations.
The fund offers two tracks. Strategic grants provide flexible funding for ongoing, new, and emerging community needs through an open, competitive process. Sustaining grants support a strong and sustainable community, with invitees selected by the OCF Walker Fund Advisory Committee and the possibility of support continuing for up to three years.
