Reed and Carolee Walker Fund
Grants to support programs for people living on low incomes, especially children, in Jackson County.
This fund was established in 2003 by a generous bequest from Ashland residents Reed and Carolee Walker. The OCF Walker Fund awards approximately $2 million annually to organizations serving Jackson County.
After assessing community needs and the donors’ intent, OCF established the following funding priorities for the Walker Fund:
To support people living on low incomes in Jackson County through:
- Mental health services for children
- Food, shelter, and other emergency assistance for children and families
- Substance use treatment for pregnant people and/or children and families
- Programming for children
- Food, shelter, and other emergency assistance for individuals
- Dental health services for children
- Otherwise address the focus of the Walker Fund
Only projects serving Jackson County are eligible.
2025 CYCLE DATES
- January 2: Application opens.
- February 10: Application closes at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Mid-May: Notification and distribution of awards
Walker Fund Grant Awards
KOBI Spirit of Community Moment: Reed and Carolee Walker Fund
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Staff Assistance
OCF WALKER FUND
- For questions on your proposed project, eligibility, or general questions about the OCF Walker Fund, please contact Amy Drake, Program Officer.
- If you'd like to meet, schedule an appointment (preferred).
- For time sensitive questions, Amy can be reached directly at adrake@oregoncf.org (preferred) or (541) 245-8796.
TECHNICAL
- For questions about the online application system, please contact grants@oregoncf.org.