Van Evera Bailey Fellowship
The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship funds innovative projects by Oregon architects and related professionals to advance architecture and benefit both the field and the wider community.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for October 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per fellowship; one-year award; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports architects and related professionals in Oregon to develop creative proposals that advance architecture and benefit the profession and community.
Key Information: Applications open August 2026; emphasis on Oregon-based professionals; award is taxable income.
Description
The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation in partnership with the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, is an annual fellowship designed to advance the professional development of architects and related professionals. The fellowship encourages creative proposals that foster the advancement of architecture and promote greater contributions to both the profession and the wider community. Projects can span research, public education, sabbaticals, collaborative initiatives, or other innovative activities that have a lasting impact on the applicant, the architectural profession, and communities in Oregon.
