Guide for utility grants

Grants and free programs from electric and gas companies in Oregon

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

Nationwide programs and other states: Grants from your electric and gas company, by state
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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
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Checked against Pacific Power (PacifiCorp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.

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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
ApplyProgram details

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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