Grant for Historic Trails Preservation Nonprofits and Government Agencies

• Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000
• Larger awards considered on a case-by-case basis

• Completed application form (downloadable PDF)
• Project or program budget (limited to 1 page)
• Organization budget for current year (limited to 2 pages)
• Letter(s) of support directly related to the project (minimum 1, maximum 3)
• Submit application and all attachments in one file to grants@oregoncf.org

• Must be a governmental agency, federally recognized tribe, or 501(c)(3) public charity (not a private foundation)
• Grant awards primarily given to Oregon-based organizations; out-of-state partnerships considered if project relates to listed historic trails
• Projects or programs should relate to Oregon historic trails as recognized by the state legislature in ORS 358.057
• Priority given to projects that interpret, preserve, or maintain trail-related resources
• Grantees must submit reports including documentation of expenditures within 11 months of receiving funding

A community foundation that provides grants for economic development initiatives in Oregon. They fund projects like the Scott Fairley Memorial Edge Grant focused on border region economic development.