Best Medical Equipment Grants in Oregon

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon working in health care access, early childhood education, conservation, or family empowerment can seek capital or special project funding that may include medical equipment. Grants from James M Cox Foundation help U.S. communities where Cox Enterprises operates, with preference for groups engaged with local Cox businesses.

Nonprofit organizations in Oregon focused on health care, human services, youth, education, arts, or food and agriculture programs may be eligible for funding that can include medical equipment needs. Focused on community, the J R Simplot Company Foundation invites U.S. nonprofits to apply for quarterly-reviewed grants supporting stronger, healthier communities.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on health care access, mental health, or education for adolescents through adults, including those in Oregon, can apply for program expansion or continuation funding from the L B Research and Education Foundation. Grants of US $10,000 - US $75,000 support research-informed, innovative approaches addressing opportunity gaps and underserved populations.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon can seek US $2,500 - US $7,500 to initiate or expand health and social service programs, including mental health and health care access. Charis Fund supports small to medium agencies addressing issues like housing, food insecurity, at-risk youth, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt health organizations in Oregon can seek funding to expand access to medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, including equipment and capacity-building needs. With a mission to advance health equity, PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement provides US $10,000 - US $50,000 for direct services and community-driven prevention efforts serving underserved and marginalized populations.

Oregon medical students seeking support for clinical, laboratory, epidemiology, health services, leadership, or professionalism research can apply for the Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship, which awards US $7,000. First- and second-year students at schools with active Alpha Omega Alpha chapters may be eligible; projects run 2–12 months with substantial time commitment.

Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking general operating support for health care access, wellness, housing, or related community services can apply for the Sunflower Grant, with awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation prioritizes small, grassroots organizations under about $250,000 in annual expenses that are headquartered in and serve Oregon communities exclusively.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing health care access and related services in Oregon can receive matched funding for student-directed grants supporting their work. The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation’s CommuniCare program matches student fundraising 10:1, up to US $15,000, for Oregon nonprofits and allows a portion to support school or district projects.

With a mission to improve community health and equity, Commonspirit Health provides Oregon health care and community organizations with funding for defined projects serving vulnerable and underserved residents. Eligible 501(c)(3) collaborators can partner with participating hospitals to address needs from community health needs assessments, with grants ranging from small awards up to US $150,000.

Oregon nonprofits seeking capital funding for facility improvements, renovations, property acquisition, or essential equipment may be eligible; awards range from US $10,000 - US $35,000. Grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation support physical infrastructure that expands organizational capacity, which can include medical equipment for organizations improving health care access and delivery in Oregon.

Oregon health and human service nonprofits with large operating budgets and strong direct-service programs can access substantial, relationship-based funding through the Zinnia Grant, awarding US $250,000 - US $350,000. Organizations must have received at least two prior grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation and demonstrate capacity to manage major awards and serve 150+ people annually; some may use funds for medical equipment needs.

Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets over $500,000 working in health, well-being, education, arts, or youth and family services can seek multi-year support for high-impact programs, including health care access and delivery. Grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation typically range from US $75,000 - US $250,000 per year for strongly aligned, proven partners.

Health-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tribal or government entities serving Oregon communities can seek The Rose Grant to support proven programs or build organizational capacity, with awards from US $10,000 - US $75,000. Grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation help Oregon organizations working in health care access and delivery, supportive housing, youth and family services, and related community well-being efforts.

Oregon charities in good standing seeking support for disadvantaged people, medical aid, or related services can apply for grants that may help with health care access and delivery. Grants from Sunstate Equipment Foundation help organizations addressing medical aid and research, housing assistance, domestic violence, veterans’ assistance, and care of abused or neglected animals in communities they serve.

Schools, public libraries, colleges, universities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon within 20 miles of a Dollar General store can apply for youth literacy grants up to US $5,000 to support struggling K–12 readers. Dollar General Literacy Foundation funds new or expanded literacy programs, books, materials, software, and technology that may include medical-related learning resources or equipment.

Oregon 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, municipalities, and Tribal entities with ongoing health, education, arts, or environment programs can access funding for established services and basic needs through the Reser Family Foundation Fast-Track Grants, up to US $15,000. Programs improving health care access or supporting Oregonians affected by life-altering events may be eligible, including those needing medical equipment within broader projects.

The Reser Family Foundation's Midsize Grant Program supports organizations in Oregon with annual budgets over $1.2 million. Grants range from $12,500 to $50,000 and prioritize innovative projects in Education, Health, Arts, and Environment. Eligible applicants must be established 501(c)(3) organizations for over three years and demonstrate community impact. Applications require a letter of support and collaboration with funding partners. The foundation does not fund organizations involved in active litigation or one-time events.

The NIH is set to release a funding opportunity for pragmatic and implementation trials aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in real-world healthcare settings. This initiative encourages collaborations across various health systems to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of interventions. By focusing on commonly encountered conditions in everyday clinical care, the trials aim to provide actionable insights for patients, clinicians, and policymakers. Interested investigators are encouraged to start developing their project proposals.

FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program

Executive Summary

This NOFO will support the implementation and enhancement of veterans treatment court (VTC) operations. VTCs connect veterans who come in contact with the justice system to treatment for substance use disorders (SUD), mental health disorders (MHD), co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Funding supports service coordination, and recovery support services. VTCs integrate mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services in judicially supervised criminal court settings that have jurisdiction over veterans with behavioral health treatment needs. These courts aim to reduce recidivism and overdose fatalities, while increasing access to treatment and recovery support that leads to long-term recovery.

Category 3 supports state applicants to improve, enhance, or expand VTC services statewide. Activities include expanding treatment and services; audits of program policies and procedures; and data collection and analysis to assess program practices and track recidivism. These are intended to be one-time projects to enhance capacity that can be sustained.

Program Description

Statewide grants are available to state applicants to improve, enhance, or expand veterans treatment court services statewide. Activities include expanding treatment and services; reviewing programs’ policies and procedures; and data collection and analysis to assess program practices and track recidivism. This could include training to address staff turnover and offer operational skills updates and to expand treatment resources in locations with critical substance use needs. These are intended to be one-time projects to enhance capacity that can be sustained

Homecare Assistance Grant

MS Focus understands the daily needs and challenges that must be met by both those with MS and their caregivers. In order to meet these needs in the most timely and efficient way possible, our Homecare Assistance Grant connects you to the best available local services. Should resources within your community not be available, direct support may be provided on a temporary basis.

Available Services include:

• Home Care - Personal hygiene services, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and transportation to and from appointments are all services that can be provided for a limited time.
• Therapy Visits - Based upon individual need, an appointment with an occupational, physical, or speech therapist can be arranged. Through education and training, these therapists can help to foster independence, self-esteem, and better quality of life for the person living with MS.
• Respite Care - Respite allows primary caregivers the opportunity to tend to themselves, or other family business, with the assurance that their loved one is being cared for by a properly trained individual. This service is provided on a short-term basis for a scheduled period of time. 
• Coming Home - Returning home from a stay at the hospital can be a difficult time of transition. We offer a four-hour visit from an aide who will meet the patient at the hospital, provide transportation home, and then get the patient settled comfortably at home.

Healthcare Assistance Grant

The MS Focus Healthcare Assistance Grant assists uninsured individuals with the cost of visiting their MS specialist as well as dental assistance. The grant, which can pay for one visit and one follow-up, is designed to assist those already diagnosed with MS who may need a visit to their treating physician to renew a prescription or handle other important needs. 

Applicants give MS Focus staff authorization to negotiate costs directly with the provider, and the fee is paid directly to the doctor. 

Accreditation Sustainability Learning Community RFA

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), is currently accepting applications for participation in a learning lab that will foster health department capacity to build a sustainable public health accreditation culture within their agencies. This opportunity is open to applicants from direct PHIG awardees at the state-, big city-, and county-level.

Building Capacity for Communicating Impact Learning Community RFA

Learn how to communicate about Public Health Infrastructure Grant impact through a new community of practice! Through peer learning, technical assistance, and practical tools, participating teams will build strategic leadership and communications skills to more effectively translate public health achievements into compelling messages for key audiences. All directly funded PHIG recipients (big-city, county, state/territory-level governmental public health professionals) are eligible to apply.

The Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety program aims to establish a collaborative network of healthcare systems and public health partners to enhance patient and healthcare worker safety. This initiative focuses on improving the quality and resilience of U.S. healthcare delivery across various settings, including hospitals and outpatient facilities. By fostering partnerships, the program seeks to effectively detect, respond to, and prevent safety threats, ensuring a higher standard of care and safety for all.

2026 Veterans and Nature Grant

Supporting the health, well-being, and community connection of America's veterans

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce grant funding supported by the American Medical Association (AMA) to expand access to nature-based experiences that support the health, well-being, and community connection of America's veterans. AMA has partnered with NEEF to bring an evidence-based health perspective to this effort, underscoring the growing body of research linking time in nature to improved physical and mental health outcomes.

Background

A Pew Research Center survey found that roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult. This is especially true for those who return home with stress or trauma. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates 11-20% of veterans are believed to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) each year.

Nature offers profound restorative benefits for veterans navigating the challenges of post-service life. Time spent outdoors — whether hiking, fishing, camping, or simply sitting among trees — has been shown by numerous studies to reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, conditions that affect veterans at disproportionately high rates.

Quieting hypervigilance, allowing space for reflection, fostering camaraderie, and reducing isolation are all mental and physical benefits that be found through outdoor recreation. Using America’s public lands to do so provides a powerful and accessible path forward.

Overview

Through the 2026 Veterans and Nature grant, NEEF aims to expand access to nature-based experiences that support veteran health, well-being, and community connection by

• Providing opportunities for outdoor activities on public land that improve the physical and mental health of veterans
• Increasing veterans’ understanding of the physical and mental health benefits of time in nature

The grant will provide up to $10,000 per grantee for projects on federal, state, local, or nonprofit public lands that address physical and mental health in veteran communities.

Examples of project types include outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, climbing, or fishing; wellness activities, such as forest bathing or meditation; environmental education, such as community science; adaptive programming; and conservation volunteering. Projects are not limited to those listed here.

The CDC's NCIPC is seeking research proposals to tackle implementation challenges in providing linkage to care services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). This initiative encourages partnerships with public health entities and local healthcare champions to create actionable, evidence-based strategies. The goal is to enhance care access and ensure comprehensive overdose prevention services are available in real-world healthcare settings, thereby improving outcomes for those at risk of opioid overdose.

About the Awards

The late Dr. James F. Fries, formerly professor emeritus of medicine at Stanford University, came up with the idea for the James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health in a 1987 ascent of Nepal’s Makalu—one of the world’s highest peaks—when his party became trapped in a severe snowstorm and was ultimately unable to scale the mountain.

Following that experience, Dr. Fries returned to sea level and set about establishing a foundation to support a Nobel-like prize for health that now annually awards a $100,000 prize to an an outstanding leader judged by an expert panel to have done the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the field of health.

In 1992 the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award was established in honor of Elizabeth Fries, daughter of James and Sarah Fries. The $50,000 prize is awarded annually to an individual judged to have made substantial contributions to their area of health education and health promotion. Sarah Fries remained active in the Fries Awards for Health program until her death in May 2017, and Jim Fries remained active in the awards until his death in November 2021.

The CDC Foundation is honored to partner with the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation, which established and funds the award. As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Awards for Health program, which include the James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.