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

July 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

~$800,000 total available; most grants will not exceed $25,000 for one year

Supports Oregon nonprofits advancing equity, innovation, and community impact for diverse entrepreneurs statewide.

For nonprofits only; individuals are not eligible.

--- ## Description The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), funds nonprofit organizations across Oregon that support entrepreneurs in developing business plans, go-to-market strategies, team recruitment, and securing funding. The program prioritizes organizations serving women, people of color, rural communities, and sectors with limited support, aiming to foster economic vitality and equity. OCF seeks proposals that demonstrate strong community support, sound planning, and a commitment to organizational capacity-building. Creative, strengths-based approaches that reflect lived experience and promote positive change are highly valued. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (full application deadline, applications due by 3 p.m., anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - OCF anticipates awarding approximately $800,000 in total for the cycle. - Most grants are for up to $25,000 each, for a one-year (12-month) period. - Applicants should request the amount needed and justify their request; larger requests are possible but uncommon. --- ## Eligibility - Only nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and government entities based in or working in Oregon are eligible. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor (formal paperwork required). - Organizations may submit only one application per cycle unless acting as an umbrella organization or fiscal sponsor. - Past recipients and organizations with active OCF grants are eligible to apply. - Individuals are not eligible; funding is not available for capital projects, deficit funding, lobbying, scientific research, religious activities, scholarships, or endowments. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [MyOCF portal](https://ocf.iphiview.com/ocf/LogIn/tabid/444/Default.aspx). - Registration for the portal is required before applying. - Review the [application questions](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/Thriving-Entrepreneurs-Application-Questions_-2025.pdf) in advance. - Required attachments include organizational and project budgets, financial statements, and (if applicable) fiscal sponsor documentation. - Applicants may be contacted for additional information by phone or virtual meeting. - Funding decisions are typically communicated by early December. --- ## Additional Information - Priority given to organizations that primarily serve women, people of color, under-resourced rural communities, or entrepreneurs in under-supported sectors. - Proposals should demonstrate cultural expertise, lived experience, and strong community support. - Grants support both new and established organizations, with an emphasis on long-term viability and capacity-building. - Activities typically not funded include capital projects, direct scholarships, re-granting, deficit funding, and projects in individual K-12 schools. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/thriving-entrepreneurs-grant-program) - [MyOCF Application Portal](https://ocf.iphiview.com/ocf/LogIn/tabid/444/Default.aspx) - [Application Questions (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/2025/Thriving-Entrepreneurs-Application-Questions_-2025.pdf) - [OCF Contact Page](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| | Jocelyn Beh (Program Officer) | [jbeh@oregoncf.org](mailto:jbeh@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 | | Ashley Cheeseboro | [acheeseboro@oregoncf.org](mailto:acheeseboro@oregoncf.org) | | | General Inquiries | [grants@oregoncf.org](mailto:grants@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 |

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