How much funding does Foundation Grant Award provide?

Foundation Grant Award provides Up to $20,000 (up to $100,000 per fiscal year) in funding.

When is the deadline for Foundation Grant Award?

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

Foundation Grant Award

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Funding Amount

Up to $20,000 (up to $100,000 per fiscal year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Foundation Grant Award

Funder: Explore Tualatin Valley (Washington County Visitors Association)

Program Status: Competitive award program. The December 2025 awards cycle is CLOSED (submissions were July 1 - September 15, 2025).

Geographic Scope: Washington County, Oregon

Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per project (up to $100,000 per fiscal year total)

Program Purpose

Prioritizes projects that will inspire awareness and overnight visitation to Washington County, Oregon, and serve as a platform for cultural and economic growth. Designed to support underserved or under-funded projects and is not intended to be a replacement for government funding.

Eligible Project Types

Small capital projects
Public Art
Historic Preservation Projects
Indigenous and Cultural Heritage Projects
Recreation and Trail projects
Beautification, Wayfinding, and Signage
Any project that will encourage and inspire tourism to Washington County

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Organizations: Confederated tribes, non-profit 501(c) organizations, and government partners rooted in and connected to Tualatin Valley
Location Requirement: Must be located in Washington County, Oregon
ADA Compliance: All projects must be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act
Prior Awards: Organizations that previously received awards are eligible if all prior awarded funds complied with agreement requirements and procedures
One Application Per Cycle: Only one strategic investment grant project per organization per cycle will be awarded

What Will NOT Be Funded

Administrative or membership fees
Salaries
Business operating costs
Travel and mileage
Apparel for volunteers and/or staff
Non-visitor events (dinners, auctions, fundraisers, galas, school events, classes/workshops, clinics, camps, etc.)

Legal Compliance Requirements

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Section V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ORS 659A.142
All federal, state, and local laws, regulations, executive orders and ordinances related to grant expenditure

Recognition Requirements

ETV requires recognition in the promotion of projects. Credit should state: "This project is funded in part using strategic investment funds from Explore Tualatin Valley" and include the Explore Tualatin Valley logo (provided by ETV).

Application Cycle Information

December 2025 Award Cycle (CLOSED):

Submission Period: July 1 - September 15, 2025
Applications Due: September 15, 2025
Awards Announced: December 15, 2025

Contact Information

Email: engage@tualatinvalley.org
Website: tualatinvalley.org
Address: 12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 210, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Phone: 503.644.5555 or 800.537.3149

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Download Application Questions: Applicants are encouraged to preview the application questions before filling out the official application

2. Access Application: The application is available on ETV's website

3. Submission Methods:
- Fill out the application online on the website
- OR submit completed application via email to engage@tualatinvalley.org

4. Save Progress: Use the "SAVE AND CONTINUE" button if you need to step away from the form. This will provide a link allowing you to return to the application at any time.