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

April 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)

Up to $25,000 per year; potential renewal for a second year (up to $50,000 total over two years)

Supports nonprofits serving underserved youth and families in Oregon and southwest Washington in the areas of environment, education, and physical activity.

Only one grant type (LIVE Greener, LEARN, or PLAY) may be applied for per year.

--- ## Description The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides annual grants to nonprofits working in Oregon and southwest Washington to improve outcomes for youth and families from historically underserved and marginalized communities. Funding is available through three streams—LIVE Greener (environmental engagement), LEARN (educational support), and PLAY (physical activity and wellness). Grants may be used for general operating support or for specific programs aligned with these focus areas, with a strong emphasis on equity and serving populations facing social, economic, or racial disparities. --- ## Due Dates - April 2027 (anticipated/projected full application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $25,000 per year per organization. - Potential for a second year of renewal funding, for a total of up to $50,000 over two years. - Grants may support either general operations or specific programs aligned with one of the three focus areas. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, an IRC 7871 Federally-Recognized Indian Tribe, or a government entity (e.g., city parks department). - Organizations must provide services in Oregon or southwest Washington. - Only one application per organization per year (choose LIVE Greener, LEARN, or PLAY). - Priority is given to organizations serving: - Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and communities of color - Immigrants and/or refugees - People experiencing disabilities - People living on low incomes or in under-resourced communities - People who are homeless/unsheltered - LGBTQ+ youth and families - Survivors of domestic and/or child abuse - Not eligible: individuals, schools, research/project planning, endowments, fundraising, regranting, or organizations that discriminate. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [MyOCF portal](https://oregoncf.my.site.com/MyOCF_login). - Organizations new to OCF must create a nonprofit account in advance. - Prepare narrative responses and required financial documents (organizational and, if applicable, project budgets). - Only one grant type may be applied for per year. - Impact report requested 9 months after award; this report also serves as a request for potential renewal funding (renewal is not guaranteed). --- ## Additional Information - Organizations representing PTOs, PTAs, or schools should apply to the "Take it to the Court for Education" program instead. - Basketball leagues applying for PLAY grants must serve more than 50% low-income youth and hold 501(c)(3) status. - Funding may be used for travel/transportation if essential to the program, and for capital projects (e.g., basketball courts) under the PLAY stream. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (Trail Blazers Foundation Fund)](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/trail-blazers-foundation-fund) - [LIVE Greener Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/Trail-Blazers-Foundation-Fund/TBF_2026_LIVE_Guidelines.pdf) - [LEARN Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/Trail-Blazers-Foundation-Fund/TBF_2026_LEARN_Guidelines.pdf) - [PLAY Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/PDFs/Grants/Trail-Blazers-Foundation-Fund/TBF_2026_PLAY_Guidelines.pdf) - [MyOCF Application Portal](https://oregoncf.my.site.com/MyOCF_login) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Email/Link | Phone | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | General Inquiries | [info@oregoncf.org](mailto:info@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 | | Trail Blazers Foundation Fund | [OCF-TrailBlazersFund@oregoncf.org](mailto:OCF-TrailBlazersFund@oregoncf.org) | | | Technical Support | [grants@oregoncf.org](mailto:grants@oregoncf.org) | | | Trail Blazers Foundation | [trailblazersfoundation@trailblazers.com](mailto:trailblazersfoundation@trailblazers.com) | |

Trail Blazers Foundation Fund

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