Rural Funding Resources
Resources for Oregon’s Rural Communities to Secure Federal Funding
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.
The lack of capacity, expertise and access to external resources affect small organizations everywhere as well as those serving populations of color, as evidenced by the report, “Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding,” commissioned by The Ford Family Foundation and developed by Rural Prosperity Partners; and these Toolkit resources have been developed in response.
Pathways to Securing Rural Federal Funding Toolkit:
- Federal Funding Opportunities Prospect List – an Excel list updated monthly with current federal funding sources that is searchable and can be refined by an agency’s criteria
- 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 Writer Roster – a vetted listing of qualified grant writers to assist an agency in developing and managing federal grant proposals
- Grant Readiness Assessment – a survey to identify the necessary steps for rural jurisdictions, organizations, and special districts to prepare a successful federal grant application
Questions? Please contact us at connect@ruralprosperity.com
The Pathways to Rural Federal Funding information hosted on the Oregon Economic Development Districts website is provided as a service to the general public. The Ford Family Foundation provided funding and Rural Prosperity Partners compiled the roster. The grant writers listed on the Pathways to Rural Federal Funding Grant Writer 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.
About Rural Prosperity Partners
Rural places are where many of us chose to live – because of amazing outdoor recreation, cultural heritage, close-knit communities, and much more. But rural communities get left out. Opportunities abound to create even greater prosperity and resilience, with the right resources and support. That’s where Rural Prosperity Partners comes in.
Rural Prosperity Partners, formally Sequoia Consulting, offers technical assistance to frontier rural jurisdictions, special districts and non-profits to help them secure state, federal and private funding, and launch new projects. We provide direct services as well as work with state and federal agencies, and private foundations to provide support at scale.
About The Ford Family Foundation
The Ford Family Foundation was established in 1957 by Kenneth W. and Hallie E. Ford. Its mission is “successful citizens and vital rural communities” in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The Foundation is located in Roseburg, Oregon, with a Scholarship office in Eugene. www.TFFF.org
