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 Requirements
for Applicants to the Community Grants Program
- Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
and, further, must be classified as a public entity rather than
a private foundation as defined by section 509(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Alternatively, the applicant must have a qualified
sponsoring organization.
- Must have submitted required evaluation
reports for all prior grants from the foundation.
- May generally submit one Community Grant
proposal each year. Preference will be given to applications from
organizations that have not received a Community Grant in the
previous year, unless reapplication was specifically invited by
OCF. If you have questions about your eligibility to apply, please
call OCF’s Grants Program staff.
Concerns Central to OCF’s Evaluation of
Proposed Projects
- The strength of local community initiative
and support for the project
- The timeliness of the project in regard
to its impact on the community, leveraging of other resources,
and strengthening of the applicant organization
- The project’s potential for expanding
use of proven practices with demonstrated outcomes in Oregon communities
Activities Not Eligible for Funding
- Annual fund appeals
- Sponsorship of one-time events or performances
- Projects in individual schools
- Grants to scholarship programs
- Subsidies for individuals to participate
in conferences
- Capital projects that will not clearly benefit the community
- Purchases or activities that occur prior to grant decisions
- Deficit funding
- Replacement of government funding
- Lobbying to influence legislation
- Scientific research
- Religious activities
- Operating support, except where a grant may have strategic impact
on the long-term viability of programs of high priority to OCF
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