Deadline: 31-Jan-22
The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUO) is seeking applications for its Standalone Grants Program.
Funding focus areas include prioritizing organizations that:
- Offer services to BIPOC business owners and community members.
- Support BIPOC youth in achieving their career, college, and postsecondary aspirations.
- Celebrate and showcase Oregon’s diversity.
- Proactively address systems change to counter Oregon’s history of exclusionary and discriminatory policies towards ethnic and culturally diverse group.
Funding Information
For the upcoming fiscal year (FY22), BUF will award approximately 6 to 9 nonprofits with grants ranging from $500 to $2,500, with the average gift being $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations with 501(c)3 status are eligible to apply and selections will be made based on an organization’s alignment with BUF’s mission, impact on BIPOC communities, and more.
- Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for a standalone grant:
- Nonprofit or community organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Organization aligns with BUF’s mission and focuses impact on BIPOC communities
- Organization resides in and serves communities within the state of Oregon and SW Washington
For more information, visit https://www.bufor.org/encourage-apply