Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits, especially in PGE's service counties, can apply once a year for PGE Foundation grants (average $10,000-$25,000) for career-connected learning, career pathways and small business ownership, arts, or climate resilience. Each pillar has its own window.
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.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
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
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