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

Career Pathways

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), is issuing this intermediate Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a student pathways dashboard using Microsoft Power BI and supplemental products. ​

A RFP Oregon Longitudinal Data Collaborative (OLDC) Student Pathways Project  Public Dashboard & Data Products

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

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for a successful Proposer to provide a system that allows the agency to administer the Office of Academic Policy Authorization (APA) operation, with related software and services including but not limited to: modest customization, operation and maintenance support. The proposer may propose a software solution that includes vendor-hosted software or alternatives, based on the arrangement that the proposer identifies as most advantageous to the Agency.​

B HECC PPS MODERNIZATION PROJECT

General grantmaking to nonprofit organizations; cycles alternate between people-focused funding (poverty alleviation, youth education, improved health outcomes) and an animal-focused cycle (animal welfare/protection). Eligibility and application windows are listed on the foundation's application page.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Must be described in IRS section 509(a)(2) (or in certain cases 509(a)(3)) | Fund recipient organizations based in the United States (foundation funds efforts in United States, Sri Lanka, and India) — see page for scope | Final report must be submitted no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period and is required before a new application is reviewed | The foundation does not fund scholarships or direct financial awards to individuals | The foundation does not fund sectarian activities for religious organizations | The foundation does not fund political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns | The foundation does not fund sponsorship of events, conferences, or meetings | The foundation does not fund disease-specific initiatives and/or medical research | The foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural beliefs, disability, or sex

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

BlackRock Future Builders is a $100 million philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to expand economic opportunity and power the next generation of America’s skilled trades workers; includes a $25M RFP to support nonprofits expanding access to skilled trades training and career pathways.

Nonprofit and workforce development training providers (organizations) are the intended recipients | Proposals must expand access to skilled trades training and career pathways

Future Builders

Grants to honor AJ Blain's legacy, reflecting a family foundation focus on leadership growth and development, aviation, and education; requests are reviewed bi‑annually.

Career Pathways

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

Closes in 4 days

~$1M (5 grants)

Oregon

Similar Grants

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

A RFP Oregon Longitudinal Data Collaborative (OLDC) Student Pathways Project Public Dashboard & Data Products

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

~$820K

B HECC PPS MODERNIZATION PROJECT

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

~$20K

Future Builders

~$250K