PGE Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization aligned with Portland General Electric that funds Oregon-based nonprofit organizations through four pillars (Career‑Connected Learning, Creative Expression, Climate Resilient Communities, Career Pathways). Eligible organizations apply via an online Cybergrants portal.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity | Based in Oregon and serving Oregonians | One request per calendar year per organization | Previous grant recipients must complete an impact report prior to submitting a new request | Organizations that discriminate (in services or hiring) are ineligible

Climate Resilient Communities

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

The Trustees meet several times a year, and the Contributionship accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year. All applications and progress reports must be submitted online via the Blackbaud/YourCause portal.

The Contributionship does not fund the costs or expenses of existing staff allocated to a project it is asked to support. | The Trustees do not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests. | Organizations that have received a grant must 'rest' for a calendar year before submitting a new proposal. | Grant applications from an organization known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

McLean Contributionship Grants

Local cash grants awarded by Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers to support local organizations addressing community needs.

Must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com and be verified by Deed | Must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves | Eligible entity types limited to 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and faith-based organizations (Deed verified)

Spark Good Local Grants

The Allen Foundation, Inc. makes grants to support human nutrition programs in health, education, training, and research. The foundation accepts proposals twice per year and directs applicants to an online grant portal.

Must be a non-profit organization and provide a copy of IRS certification of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or a governmental entity. | Applicants must be officially domiciled within the United States. | Academic research PI must be a full-time regular faculty member with tenure or on tenure track.

Academic Research

Must be a non-profit organization and provide a copy of IRS certification of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or a governmental entity. | Applicants must be officially domiciled within the United States.

Hunger Relief

Annual grants to organizations across conservation, community betterment, education and healthcare; applications due July 15; grants typically range between $5,000 - $20,000.

No grants to individuals | No grants to for-profit businesses | No grants to international charitable organizations that are not qualified in the United States

Climate Resilient Communities

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

Melissa Dubois

[email protected]

503-464-8818

pgefoundation.org

Past recipients

2024

Various

$1,503,607

2023

Various

$1,421,360

2022

Various

$1,453,000

2021

Various

$1,350,100

2020

Various

$1,681,375

Rolling

~$1M (5 grants)

Oregon

Similar Grants

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

~$5K

McLean Contributionship Grants

~$3M

Spark Good Local Grants

$250.0–$5.0K

Academic Research

~$25K

Hunger Relief

~$25K