Eastern Oregon Border Board Scott Fairley Memorial Edge Grant

Eastern Oregon Border Board Scott Fairley Memorial Edge Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

The Eastern Oregon Border Board Scott Fairley Memorial Edge Grant aims to foster economic and workforce development in the region. With a maximum award of $25,000, it supports projects that enhance prosperity, improve the property tax base, and increase workforce availability. Applicants include residents, businesses, and organizations within the Border Region. This grant prioritizes innovative solutions that demonstrate a clear impact on the community's economic vitality.

Overview

Note: Questions or guidance on a specific application must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to an application deadline to ensure adequate time for a response from the Eastern Oregon Border Board. Eastern Oregon Border Board Scott Fairley Memorial Edge Grant The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board is charged with implementing investment strategies and practices in workforce and economic development in the region and to make grants to eligible applicants for encouraging regional workforce and economic development. All grant awards must significantly impact education, workforce, and/or economic development capacity in the Border Region. Priority will be given to programs and projects that: Enhance prosperity in the Border Region Improve the Border Region's property tax base Improve the Border Region's competitiveness with Idaho Increase workforce availability and skills in the Border Region Improve the image of Border Region Leverage the funds with a complement of outside funding Requirements Maximum grant is $25,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply All residents, land owners, schools, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations and community groups within the Border Region. Use of Funds Demonstrated ability to enhance economic vitality and opportunity by way of innovative and creative solutions in the Border Region.