Guide for nonprofits

Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oregon

4 verified programs limited to Oregon, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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Pacific Power Foundation grants

Pacific Power (PacifiCorp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofits, local governments and tribes and collegesOnly in Oregon, Washington, California

The Pacific Power Foundation (part of the PacifiCorp Foundation) funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits and, sometimes, government entities serving Pacific Power's territory in Oregon, central and southeastern Washington, and northern California. Grants are generally under $10,000, most between $2,000 and $5,000, and small capital grants up to $5,000 can be requested in any cycle. Applications go through an online portal with deadlines by organization type: March 15 (education/STEM), June 15 (community enhancement and environment), September 15 (arts and culture) and December 15 (safety and wellness).

What you get
Generally under $10,000, most $2,000 to $5,000 (small capital grants up to $5,000)
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not a private foundation (government entities are sometimes funded for charitable purposes); proof of exemption with each request
  • Serves communities in the utility's service territory (Pacific Power's territory in Oregon, central and southeastern Washington, and northern California)
  • Includes schools and universities, cultural organizations, health and human services, and community and environmental groups
  • Not eligible: organizations that discriminate, political organizations, ballot campaigns or candidates
How to apply
  1. Create an account on the PacifiCorp Foundation grant portal (pacificorpfoundation.fluxx.io); credentials arrive within two business days
  2. Choose the cycle that matches your organization type and submit the application by its deadline (March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15)
  3. Include the amount requested (typically $2,000-$5,000), communities served, how results will be measured and other funders

Checked against Pacific Power (PacifiCorp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.

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Tillamook Community Enrichment Program Donations

Tillamook County Creamery AssociationFor nonprofitsLocal programs in Oregon, Illinois

Tillamook's Community Enrichment Program makes monetary and product donations, including gift certificates for the Tillamook Creamery, to nonprofits working on agricultural advocacy, food security and healthy children. Projects must have impact where Tillamook farmers and employees live and work, mainly Tillamook, Boardman and Portland, Oregon, and Decatur, Illinois.

What you get
Monetary donations, product donations and Creamery gift certificates (amounts not stated)
Who qualifies
  • Nonprofit status as a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(7)
  • Project must create impact where Tillamook farmers and employees live and work, including Tillamook, Boardman and Portland, Oregon, and the Decatur, Illinois community; only a small percentage of out-of-state requests are funded
  • Must align with Agricultural Advocacy, Food Security or Healthful Children and address a significant community need
  • Not eligible: organizations with a publicly stated anti-animal-agriculture or anti-conventional-farming stance, political or sectarian causes, healthcare causes, sports team uniforms
How to apply
  1. Review the evaluation criteria on the donation request page
  2. Fill out the online form, attach the requested documents and submit at least 8 weeks before the donation is needed
  3. For large, ongoing product donations (such as food banks), email donations@tillamook.com instead

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Nike Community Impact Fund (U.S. cities)

NikeFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesLocal programs in 6 states: GA, MA, TN, OR, WA, MO

The Nike Community Impact Fund gives grants to local nonprofits and schools that make play and sport possible for youth in Nike's employee communities. In the U.S., applications open in January 2027 for Atlanta, Boston, Mid-South/Memphis, Portland/Pacific Northwest and St. Louis, through partner foundations. Nike employee committees review applications, and organizations are notified by the end of May.

What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
  • Local nonprofit organizations and schools driving change in youth sport and play
  • Must be in an NCIF-supported community: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Mid-South/Memphis, TN; Portland, OR/Pacific Northwest; or St. Louis, MO
How to apply
  1. In January 2027, apply through the partner foundation for your city: Charities Aid Foundation of America (Atlanta, Boston, Memphis, St. Louis) or Oregon Community Foundation (Portland/Pacific Northwest)
  2. A committee of local Nike employees reviews applications; organizations are notified and grants paid by the end of May

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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PGE Foundation grants (Portland General Electric)

Portland General Electric (PGE Foundation)For nonprofitsOnly in Oregon

The PGE Foundation, endowed by Portland General Electric, funds Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits through four grant pillars with separate yearly windows: Career-Connected Learning, Career Pathways (family-wage jobs, entrepreneurship and small business ownership), Creative Expression (being folded into Career-Connected Learning in 2027), and Climate Resilient Communities. Average grants are $10,000 to $25,000 (the 2026 climate pilot was capped at $15,000) and can cover programs, operating expenses or capital construction. The 2026 windows ran from November 2025 through July 11, 2026.

What you get
Average $10,000 to $25,000 (Climate Resilient Communities capped at $15,000 in 2026)
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Oregon and serving Oregonians, with priority to counties where PGE has customers and power plants
  • Mission aligned with a funding pillar; one request per calendar year; past grantees must file an impact report first
  • Not funded: individuals, political or religious purposes, bridge or deficit funding, annual appeals, events and sponsorships, library operations, vehicles, furniture or computers
How to apply
  1. Review the funding pillars and their application windows on the Funding Opportunities page
  2. Email program officer Melissa Dubois Lewis (melissa.dubois@pgn.com) with questions about fit
  3. Apply online through the PGE Foundation CyberGrants portal during the pillar's window, with your project budget, balance sheet and latest profit and loss statement

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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