Reed and Carolee Walker Fund
Application window: February 9-March 9, 2027 at 5 p.m.
The OCF Walker Fund supports organizations serving people, particularly children, living on low incomes in Jackson County.
Grant dollars will address inequities, support increased access to resources, and improve lives for all community members. We know nonprofits are a vital part of our community infrastructure, and they carry out the daily work of enriching, healing, and repairing communities. When the nonprofit infrastructure is healthy, coordinated, and connected, it makes our communities strong and vibrant.
STRATEGIC GRANT TRACK – OPEN AND COMPETITIVE
Strategic grants provide flexible funding for ongoing, new and emerging community needs.
We have $1 million available for the Strategic grant track. We anticipate distributing approximately 50 awards averaging $20,000 via this grant track, although the award range is $10,000 to $50,000. Note: you may receive a smaller award than requested.
The grant period is one year, from May 2027 through May 2028. We encourage a broad range of organizations to apply annually and to reapply for funding as needed; there is no mandatory sit-out period. No reporting is required.
2027 CYCLE DATES
- Event registration information coming in December 2026
- February 9: Application opens.
- March 9 at 5 p.m.: Application closes.
- Mid-May: Notification and distribution of awards
WALKER FUND GRANT AWARDS
SUSTAINING GRANT TRACK - INVITATION ONLY
The OCF Walker Fund Advisory Committee determines invitees, with the intent of supporting a strong and sustainable community. Grants are renewable for up to two additional years, with a total of three years’ potential funding.
Invitations for the Sustaining grant track are closed for 2027. The Advisory Committee will next determine new Sustaining invitees for the 2029 grant cycle.
MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have specific questions about the OCF Walker Fund, please contact Amy Drake, Program Officer for Southern Oregon at adrake@oregoncf.org.
- If you'd like to meet with Walker Fund program staff, schedule an appointment with Amy Drake, Senior Program Officer
If you need help accessing MyOCF or technical assistance, please email grants@oregoncf.org.