Board Donation Grants (Board Giving Fund)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
146 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Board Donation Grants
Overview: The Oregon Country Fair's Board Giving Fund supports nonprofit organizations in the community. After a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic and two years without an event, the fund has resumed making donations.
Geographic Scope: Community-based (primary focus on local/regional nonprofits)
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Focus Areas: Projects and organizational operating expenses in the field of social inequity/social justice
Funding Strategy:
Organization Budget: Generally most impactful for organizations with a total budget around $500,000, though larger nonprofits will be considered if the grant makes a significant difference
Background: The Fair has donated over $1.5 million back into the larger community in the last 50 years. The Fair holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status reflecting its nonprofit purpose.
Contact: boardgiving@oregoncountryfair.org, Phone: (541) 343-4298, Address: 442 Lawrence St. Eugene, OR 97401
How to Apply
How to Apply
Submission Method: Email application as PDF, .txt, or .doc formatted document to boardgiving@oregoncountryfair.org
Deadline: September 1 at 5:00 PM (annually)
Format Requirements:
Required Application Contents
1. Organization Information:
- Name of organization
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
2. Contact Person:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
3. Organization Description: (150 words or less)
- Organization purpose
- Number of people served
4. Grant Request Description: (300 words or less)
- Reason for grant request
- Project or organizational results
- How project/organization mission reflects OCF Board Giving criteria
- Number of people who will benefit
5. Financial Information:
- Project budget
- Other sources of funding
- How the project will proceed if full funding is not received
- Total organizational budget
6. Supporting Documents:
- Copy of IRS letter of determination (required)
- Additional supporting materials (optional)
Alternative Submission: If emailing is not possible, send 9 printed copies (double-sided, stapled) to:
Oregon Country Fair Board Giving Fund
442 Lawrence
Eugene, OR 97401
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