How much funding does Community Grants Program provide?

Community Grants Program provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Community Grants Program

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Education Health Education Grants Grants for Minorities Grants for Youth Programs

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Focus Areas:

Medical mentorship programs

Public health education

Programs reaching prospective DO, MD, or PA students

Support for underrepresented in medicine backgrounds

Programs serving underserved rural or urban populations

Undergraduate pre-med/health major support

Middle and high school student healthcare career encouragement

What They Fund:

Public health fairs

Student mentorship programs

Digital anatomy stations

Gap-year programs

Board exam preparation support

Wellness initiatives

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

What They Don't Fund:

Intermediary organizations (preference to work directly with organizations delivering projects)

Eligibility:

Organizations delivering proposed projects directly

Projects demonstrating positive and measurable impact for healthcare/medical education in Oregon

Contact Information:

Carin Mateyko, Executive Director

Email: carin@theomef.org

Phone: (503) 619-8126

Address: 5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Application Timeline:

Year-round applications accepted

Funding decisions made approximately April, July, and October

Early applications encouraged

Award Information:

Average recent grants: Under $5,000

Recent awards range from $1,000 to $70,000 (over multiple years)

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Required Materials:
1. Cover letter summarizing your proposal, addressed to the OMEF Board
2. Detailed outline of your program/project including:
- Specific goals
- Timeline
- How you will measure success
- Quantified anticipated impact on target community
3. Amount requested and proposed use of funding
4. Line-item program budget
5. Summary of other funding sources (including pending requests)
6. Plan for how you propose to recognize OMEF's contribution if granted

Process:

Submit complete application materials

If proposal meets current goals, OMEF will contact you for an interview

Funding decisions made approximately April, July, or October

Contact for Questions:

Carin Mateyko, Executive Director

carin@theomef.org

(503) 619-8126

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