The City of Corvallis is excited to announce the Empowerment Grant program.
Donor Name: City of Corvallis
State: Oregon
City: Corvallis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This year, a total of $15,000 is available for small cash grants from the City of Corvallis to fund projects around the community. The grant program is inviting applications from the community in two broad categories:
- Neighborhood Empowerment Grants are focused on improving geographic areas in Corvallis. Past projects have included landscape improvements, neighborhood events, public art installations, education programs, and training services.
- Community Empowerment Grants are focused on assisting individuals and organizations doing enriching work throughout Corvallis. Example grants include cultural events, guest lectures, and outreach campaigns. Often this work cuts across different geographic areas and may serve diverse community groups.
Grant Program Objectives
The Empowerment Grant Program has three primary objectives. Grant applications may address any or all of the objectives and no single objective is prioritized higher than the other two for receiving funding. The objectives are:
- Organizational Enhancements – The funds may be used for programs that promote the development or sustainability of a neighborhood association or a community group. This may include items such as newsletters, web sites, opinion surveys, informational brochures and training programs, as well as materials related to the launch and operation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or similar group.
- Improvement Projects – The funds may be used to improve the shared space within a neighborhood or strengthen its identity, or to identify and address a needed improvement in the community. This may include items such as landscape improvements and maintenance, signage, bus shelters, natural features management, benches or painting, either for a particular neighborhood or a community group.
- Livability Initiatives – Funds may be used to provide education and outreach opportunities that strengthen the social connections in Corvallis, increase safety, improve the environment, or address a community-wide challenge or conflict. Examples may include organizing a lecture from a guest speaker, starting a community garden, launching a day of service or other annual event.
Funding Information
Grant amounts are typically in the range of $300 to $600 dollars each.
Eligibility Criteria
Neighbor and Community Groups are invited to apply for the grant.
For more information, visit City of Corvallis.
