Beneficial State Foundation Support for Education
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon can seek sponsorship funding for programs, events, or capital campaigns that advance social justice or environmental goals. Beneficial State Foundation supports transformative work in areas like education and youth development across CA, OR, and WA, offering up to US $1,000 and prioritizing existing bank clients and partners.
Beneficial State Foundation
Education and Arts Funding from Starseed Foundation
Oregon education and youth-focused 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects can seek funding for arts education, literacy, youth services, and related programs through the Starseed Foundation, which awards US $1,000 - US $15,000. Eligible nonprofits across the U.S., especially those in Oregon, must first submit a Letter of Inquiry to be invited to apply.
Starseed Foundation
Ford Family Foundation Grants for Oregon Education
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal nations in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County can seek larger grants for programs, operations, and capital projects benefiting children and families. Grants from The Ford Family Foundation help expand early learning, youth development, college and career preparation, childcare, libraries, rural health centers, and community facilities; awards up to US $20,000.
The Ford Family Foundation
Ford Family Foundation Capacity Grants in Oregon
Oregon education and youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental agencies, and tribal nations can receive up to US $5,000 for technical assistance to strengthen internal capacity, such as consulting or staff training. The Ford Family Foundation supports organizations whose work largely benefits rural Oregon or Siskiyou County children and families, including early learning, youth development, and educational success programs.
The Ford Family Foundation
Oregon Equipment Funding via Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Education and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Oregon can seek equipment and technology funding to build organizational capacity, with awards typically more than US $50,000. M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes projects in areas like education, civic engagement, health, environmental stewardship, and scientific research across the Pacific Northwest.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
M J Murdock Trust Education Grants in Oregon
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Education and youth-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Oregon can seek more than US $50,000 to expand programs and add staff. With a mission to build nonprofit capacity, M J Murdock Charitable Trust provides multi-year, declining support for strategic program growth in areas like education, leadership development, and community services.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Ronald W Naito Foundation Grants for Sustainable Communities
Letter of inquiry due Aug 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities with a U.S. office working on sustainable, socially equitable, and environmentally just communities can receive US $10,000 - US $40,000 in unrestricted support from the Ronald W Naito MD Foundation. Oregon education nonprofits serving under-resourced communities through social justice, environmental justice, or economic mobility initiatives may be especially relevant.
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Foster Foundation Support for Oregon Education
Letter of inquiry due Aug 31, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon can seek funding for literacy, learning, tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment programs that improve academic success. Grants from Foster Foundation help organizations in the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, that also address social services, medical research and care, or community engagement within its five-state regional focus.
Foster Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Pacific Power Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and cultural institutions in Oregon communities served by Pacific Power can apply for Pacific Power Foundation arts and culture grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for festivals, museums, music, theater, and visual arts. Education-focused nonprofits offering cultural enrichment or cross-cultural learning programs may also be eligible.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Creative West Support for Western Performing Arts
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit presenters, government units, higher education institutions, and tribal governments in Oregon and the wider Creative West region can receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 to present touring performers and literary artists. Grants from Creative West help cover artist fees, travel, facilities, outreach, and related administration, which may benefit education-focused arts programming in schools and communities.
Creative West
Charlotte Martin Foundation Grants for Oregon Youth
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Oregon education nonprofits serving youth ages 6–18, especially rural BIPOC-led organizations, can access funding for athletics, culture, and education programs that expand opportunities and support general operations. Oregon education nonprofits can access funding through Charlotte Y Martin Foundation for STEAM learning, cultural expression, early college awareness, and youth sports within its five-state Western region.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
National Trust Preservation Education Grants in Oregon
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Education-focused public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 to support planning and public education projects in historic preservation. National Trust for Historic Preservation funds activities like feasibility studies, preservation plans, capacity-building, and innovative outreach that introduce new audiences to preservation concepts and techniques.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Inukai Family Foundation Grants for Oregon Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
With a mission to support community education, youth, and seniors, Inukai Family Foundation provides Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits with grants for positive youth development and educational programs. Eligible organizations in Oregon, Idaho, and Southwest Washington may also receive support for senior care, health, human services, and Japanese cultural education initiatives.
Inukai Family Foundation
Community Program Funding from American Honda Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools running high-impact community programs in Oregon and other eligible states can apply for American Honda Foundation’s programmatic support funding. Grants may benefit education-focused nonprofits whose work aligns with Honda’s Pillar Awards, with applications accepted each fall and funding decisions announced in the spring.
American Honda Foundation (AHF)
American Honda Motor Education Grants for Oregon
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Oregon offering hands-on manufacturing workforce education can apply for American Honda Motor’s Programmatic Support – Education Pillar Award, with grants of US $25,000 - US $100,000. Funding supports programs in design, data analytics, AI, automation, and related technical skills that strengthen the manufacturing workforce pipeline.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Slave 2 Nothing Support for Oregon Recovery
Full proposal due Nov 1, 2026
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing substance abuse or human trafficking can access funding through the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation for treatment, support services, and prevention programs. Grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000 may benefit education-focused organizations that provide prevention education, survivor support, or family services related to addiction and trafficking.
Slave 2 Nothing Foundation
Oregon Education Funding via Schnitzer Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 31, 2026
Oregon 501(c)(3) education and youth-focused nonprofits can apply for the Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare program, with awards of US $1,000 - US $15,000 for community-serving projects. Student-led “mini-foundations” select local issues, raise funds, and direct matching grants to Oregon organizations whose work aligns with their annually published mission statements.
Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation
Walters Foundation Education Grants in Oregon
Full proposal due Jan 15, 2027
Oregon education and youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for programs supporting at-risk youth, families, children, and mental health. Walters Foundation generally supports organizations in Oregon, prioritizing metropolitan Portland, with focus areas including education, families in crisis, mental health, and caring for children; letters of interest are accepted year-round.
Walters Foundation
Oregon Education Funding via Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tribal or government entities serving Oregon communities can apply for the Rose Grant, awarding US $10,000 - US $75,000 for proven programs or organizational capacity. Mid-sized organizations with expenses above $250,000, especially those providing education or youth services, may be competitive candidates for this very selective funding.
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898
STEM and Literacy Grants for Nonprofits from First Technology Federal Credit Union
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon can seek funding for STEM education, early childhood literacy, and financial education programs, including capacity-building support. First Technology Federal Credit Union offers community grants and sponsorships for organizations serving children and families, though current grants and sponsorships are by invitation only and unsolicited requests are not accepted.
First Technology Federal Credit Union
Oregon STEM Education Funding via Pacific Power Foundation
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Focused on education and STEM, PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation invites Oregon education nonprofits and schools to apply for grants supporting K–12 and higher education, literacy, STEM initiatives, teacher development, workforce readiness, and youth development. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions in Pacific Power’s Oregon service counties can request up to US $10,000.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Education and Equity Funding from Ninety Nine Girlfriends
Letter of inquiry due Mar 21, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups in Oregon and SW Washington can seek US $50,000 - US $100,000 for general operating or project support advancing child and youth educational equity. Ninety Nine Girlfriends also funds environmental equity, housing stability, and women’s economic empowerment work impacting Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, or Clark counties.
Ninety Nine Girlfriends
BECU Foundation Support for Oregon Education
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in eligible Oregon counties can receive up to US $50,000 for programs such as educational access, mentoring, classroom materials, and college or career preparation. Focused on community impact, BECU Foundation also supports related efforts in health, basic needs, environment, and community development within its service areas.
BECU Foundation
PacifiCorp Foundation Community Grants in Oregon
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Education and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations and public or private schools in Oregon can apply for PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grants, with awards up to US $10,000. Grants from the foundation help Oregon nonprofits and institutions support affordable housing, community facilities, economic development, parks, libraries, and environmental stewardship projects.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Jun 24, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Oregon can receive up to US $40,000 for new or expanding programs, capacity-building, or small capital projects addressing pressing community needs. The Oregon Community Foundation’s Community Grants Program emphasizes equitable, community-led solutions, which may benefit education-focused nonprofits serving diverse and rural populations across the state.
The Oregon Community Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Outdoor Recreation Funding from Hydro Flask
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits that run outdoor recreation, sports, arts, climate education, or waste-reduction programs can receive Hydro Flask product donations for participant incentives or events. Focused on expanding access for underserved communities, Hydro Flask invites U.S.-based organizations, including those with education programming, to apply if their missions align with its five giving pillars.
Hydro Flask
Oregon Education Funding via Detwiler Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Detwiler Family Foundation provides Oregon education nonprofits with US $10,000 - US $50,000 for projects improving access to education and the arts. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Portland/Multnomah County serving disadvantaged or traumatized children can seek project or matching grants that enhance their educational programming.
Detwiler Family Foundation