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The Gold Beach Community Fund

The Gold Beach Community Fund provides financial support for projects, activities and services with an aim of enhancing Central Curry County for citizens and visitors.

Accepting applications February 13 - April 1 annually

Guided by a Committee of local residents and administered by Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), the Gold Beach Community Fund’s objective is to provide grant funds for deserving local endeavors, in areas related to:

  • Recreational activity and facility development
  • Opportunities for cultural enhancement
  • Technical assistance and vocational projects
  • Academic and lifestyle improvements
  • Restoration of environmental assets
  • Youth-related facilities and activities

Grant Guidelines

Grant applications are accepted February 13 - April 1 annually. Grant applications must be received by 5 pm on April 1st to be considered for funding. Grant applications should be as brief as appropriate to present necessary facts about the applicant and the project for which the grant is requested. Applications must be submitted via email to: grants@oregoncf.org. Grant awards will normally be announced within 60 days following the grant deadline (April 1).

Eligibility

Grant applications are only accepted from 501(c)(3) non‐profits and public entities (also known as 509(a)(1) organizations). Projects sponsored by a qualified non‐profit entity are eligible for funding. Note: Individuals are not eligible for funding.

This grant program supports projects and programs related to any one of the six funding priorities reflected above (ROTARY).

Amount Requested

Grant awards normally range from $500 to $2,500 per project or program. The committee may partially fund projects depending on the number of applicants during the grant year.

Ineligible expenses include:

  • Annual fund appeals and contributions to endowments
  • Ongoing labor or payroll costs
  • Travel
  • Office equipment, supplies etc.
  • Debt retirement, operational deficits, financial emergencies etc.

Information Required

Eligible organizations are required to submit by email a completed grant application that includes:

  • A description of the project and information about how it relates to your overall mission
  • Information about how the project relates back to one of the six funding priorities
  • A project budget and timeline

Apply for Funding

Application window: February 13 - April 1, annually.

Ready to apply? Complete a grant application and email it to: grants@oregoncf.org.

Questions: Please reach out to Michael Oreste, Senior Program Officer at (503) 944-2100 or via email at: moreste@oregoncf.org.