Funding Amount

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Deadline

November 30, 2026

64 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 30, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Monitor for announcements - Watch for official announcement of exact application cycle dates each year (typically September through Thanksgiving)”

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Eligible organizations

  • Non-profit organizations
  • School-based organizations

Other requirements

  • Government organizations (local)

Overview

Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Cottage Grove area, Oregon

Overview: 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
  • How to Apply

    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

    What Cottage Grove Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    5
    Total given
    $84K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $6,315–$40K
    • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Cottage Grove, OR; Eugene, OR.

    Example grants

    • South Lane School District · Cottage Grove, OR

      $40K

    • Various Organized Charities · Cottage Grove, OR

      $20K

    • Peace Health CG Medical Cente · Eugene, OR

      $10K

    • Prospectors & Gold Diggers · Cottage Grove, OR

      $6,816

    • First Presbyterian Church · Cottage Grove, OR

      $6,315

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesenvironmenthealthcareeducationyouth-programsartsanimal-rescue

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