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

July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027

Amounts vary by project; no fixed maximum or minimum stated.

Supports educational initiatives in Douglas County, Oregon, with a focus on libraries and early childhood programs.

Prioritizes libraries and early childhood, but other education-supporting projects for Douglas County are eligible.

--- ## Description The Whipple Foundation Fund, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, is dedicated to improving lifelong learning opportunities for residents of Douglas County, Oregon. The fund primarily supports projects related to the reopening and sustainability of local libraries, fostering library collaboration, and reestablishing shared collections. It also places strong emphasis on early childhood programs addressing school readiness, prenatal and women's health, parenting education, and child abuse prevention. While these areas are prioritized, the fund remains open to other projects that enhance educational opportunities for Douglas County residents. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2026: Application deadline (annual window: June 1–July 15; decisions by November 15) - January 15, 2027: Application deadline (annual window: December 1–January 15; decisions by May 15) --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed minimum or maximum award amount. - Funding is determined based on project scope, need, and alignment with fund priorities. - Applicants must submit a detailed project budget as part of the application. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must benefit residents of Douglas County, Oregon. - Eligible applicants include organizations supporting: - Reopening or sustaining libraries formerly part of the Douglas County Library System - Library collaboration or shared collections - Early childhood initiatives (prenatal to kindergarten readiness, women’s health, parenting education, child abuse prevention) - Other educational projects for Douglas County residents - Organizations must provide financial and organizational information as part of the application. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [grant application form](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/MS-Docs/Application-Whipple-Fund_updated2026.docx). - Prepare supporting documents: - Detailed project budget (revenues and expenditures) - List of current board members (with contact info and affiliations) - Organization budget for the current year - Combine all documents into a single PDF if possible. - Submit the completed application by email to [advisedfunds@oregoncf.org](mailto:advisedfunds@oregoncf.org). - Application windows: - June 1–July 15 (decisions by November 15) - December 1–January 15 (decisions by May 15) --- ## Additional Information - Ongoing operating support for libraries is considered if there are clear plans for sustainable community funding. - Projects involving partnerships should confirm partner participation in the application. - Applicants should outline measurable outcomes and an evaluation plan. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/whipple-foundation-fund) - [Grant application form (DOCX)](https://oregoncf.org/assets/PDFs-and-Docs/MS-Docs/Application-Whipple-Fund_updated2026.docx) - [Past recipients](https://www.oregoncf.org/Templates/media/files/grants/whipple/Whipple%20Foundation%20Fund%20grants%202013-2017.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@oregoncf.org](mailto:info@oregoncf.org) • (503) 227-6846 | | Application Submission | [advisedfunds@oregoncf.org](mailto:advisedfunds@oregoncf.org) | | Funder Address | 1221 SW Yamhill St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205 | | Contact Page | [Contact OCF](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) |

Whipple Foundation Fund

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