The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) is awarding $4.7 million in new grants to 203 nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
Communities in 33 Oregon counties will benefit from these grants, with nonprofit organizations providing arts, cultural, educational, health, housing and human services support to Oregonians.
OCF's Community Grants program is the longest running grant-making initiative at the foundation. This grant-making cycle prioritized support for organizations that provide essential supports for underserved communities. Additionally, 25% of the community grants were awarded to smaller nonprofits, for whom a small grant can make a significant difference in their work.
In Josephine County, the Grants Pass Family YMCA, Salvation Army and Cave Junction Farmer's Market were awarded $20,000 grants to support their programs. Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center will receive $15,000 and the Grants Pass Museum of Art will get $10,000.
In Jackson County, the Understory Initiative was awarded $25,000 while Community Works will receive $15,000, the Children's Advocacy Center will receive $10,000 and Addictions Recovery Center will get $5,000.
Several grants were also awarded to nonprofit organizations in Klamath County.
