Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Cottage Grove area, Oregon

The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families, the environment, and programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of area residents. As of March 2025, over $1,093,710 has been awarded in total since the foundation's inception.

Application Timeline:

• Application cycle starts in September and ends around Thanksgiving
• Applicants are informed of application status by end of February
• Award ceremony held in March

Focus Areas:

• Children and families
• Environment
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Community projects and needs
• Fire and emergency response
• Social services
• Education and youth programs
• Arts and culture
• Animal welfare

Eligible Applicants:

• Non-profit organizations
• School-based organizations
• Government organizations (local)

Contact Information:

• Phone: (541) 942-0014
• Email: director@cgcfoundation.org
• Address: 1011 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Additional Information:

• The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization
• Funds are administered in compliance with donor interests
• Fund distributions support causes in the Cottage Grove area unless designated otherwise

Application Process

Detailed application instructions are not provided in the available materials. Interested organizations should:

1. Monitor for announcements - Watch for official announcement of exact application cycle dates each year (typically September through Thanksgiving)
2. Contact the Foundation directly for application materials and requirements:
   • Phone: (541) 942-0014
   • Email: director@cgcfoundation.org
   • Address: 1011 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424