Portland Tennis and Education
Community Grants Program
Annual Grant Cycles
Community Grants traditionally has two cycles each year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
- Our Spring Cycle typically closes in January with awards announced in mid-Spring.
- Our Fall Cycle typically closes in July with awards announced in mid-Fall.
Announcement for 2025 Fall Applications
Notifications and distributions of awards will be sent out in early December. If you have any questions, contact a regional member of Community Grants program staff.
Welcome to the 2026 Spring Community Grants Cycle!
We are excited once again to be offering general operating support to nonprofits making an impact in Oregon’s backyards! The content and resources on this page have been thoughtfully curated to support the development of competitive applications. Between sample answers, the scoring rubric, FAQs and an information session, we hope you will take the time to leverage these materials to the fullest. We look forward to connecting with you, reading your applications, and learning more about the impact you are making across our great state.
2026 Spring Cycle Application Priorities
The 2026 Spring Cycle will prioritize small rural organizations, culturally specific organizations and culturally responsive organizations. If this cycle is not a competitive fit for your organization, a second cycle will be announced later in 2026. More information is available on our FAQ page in the Competitiveness section.
2026 Spring Cycle Timeline
- December 2: Application period opens.
- December 11: Information session, 3–4 p.m. Register here.
- December 13: Recorded information session posted online.
- January 13: Application period closes at 5 p.m.
- Mid-May: Award notification and distribution.
2025 Community Grant Awards
To maintain funding opportunities for a broad array of organizations, the Community Grants program requires a two-cycle sit-out period. Organizations that received a Community Grant in 2025 are not eligible for the 2026 Spring Cycle.
- View 2025 awards (Spring Cycle)
- View 2025 awards (Fall Cycle)*
*This award list will be posted on the 2nd week of December.
