State and Federal Funding Resources for Oregon’s Rural Communities
There is an unprecedented opportunity for rural Oregon communities to access and utilize public sector funding streams from federal and state governments.
The Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding Toolkit provides support and resources intended to help rural jurisdictions, non-profits, special districts and other governmental organizations address the challenges faced in accessing public sector funding streams from federal and state governments.
Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding Toolkit
Search the Grant List
Use this dynamic, searchable and categorized list of state and federal funding sources to find the right fit for your community or organization. This database is updated monthly.
Grant Writer Roster
Download a vetted list of qualified grant writers that can assist your agency in developing and managing federal grant proposals.
Need-Based Mentoring
Funded by The Ford Family Foundation, provided by Rural Prosperity Partners, and accessed by rural agencies through completion of the Grant Readiness Assessment
Grant Readiness Assessment
A survey to identify the necessary steps for rural jurisdictions, organizations, and special districts to prepare a successful federal grant application.
Research Report: Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding
This toolkit was developed in response to a research project focused on rural nonprofits and jurisdictions across the state. The lack of capacity, expertise and access to federal and state resources affect small organizations everywhere as well as those serving populations of color. Read the full report, “Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding,” commissioned by The Ford Family Foundation and developed by Rural Prosperity Partners.
About This Toolkit
This toolkit hosted on the Oregon Economic Development Districts website is provided as a service to the general public. The Ford Family Foundation funded Rural Prosperity Partners to compile the Grant Writer Roster. The grant writers listed on the roster submitted their own information. The roster is provided as a resource so that individuals and organizations may be aware of and choose to make contact with any of those listed.
The Ford Family Foundation, Rural Prosperity Partners and Oregon Economic Development District do not endorse any service provider, take no responsibility, and disclaim any liability incurred as a consequence of the use of the services of those listed or from any contact made to those listed. If you believe any information is inaccurate, out of date or misleading, please bring it to our attention by emailing connect@ruralprosperity.com.
Feedback & Questions
Please share feedback, comments or general questions using this form. If immediate assistance is needed, you can contact Rural Prosperity Partners at connect@ruralprosperity.com.
