Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program
The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant funds Oregon nonprofits to support diverse entrepreneurs through business training, technical assistance, and community-focused programs that promote equity and inclusion.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 (recommended deadline for account setup) | June 16, 2026 (application deadline, 5:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per grant; 18-month grant period; total pool ~$800,000 for 2026
Summary: Supports Oregon nonprofits helping diverse entrepreneurs with flexible funding for business development, technical assistance, and community support.
Key Information: New applicants must set up a MyOCF account by June 12, 2026, to apply.
Description
The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program, offered by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations across Oregon that support entrepreneurs—especially women, people of color, those in rural communities, and under-resourced sectors. Grants aim to strengthen organizational capacity, foster community support, and help entrepreneurs succeed through activities such as business training, technical assistance, access to capital, mentoring, and incubator or accelerator programs. The program emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and seeks proposals that creatively address the needs of Oregon’s entrepreneurial community.
