Funding Amount

$1,000 - $15,000

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

  • Kiva loans can be used for any business purpose, including:
  • Investing in new equipment
  • Purchasing inventory
  • Hiring staff

Overview

Offers 0% interest, fee-free, crowdfunded microloans with no credit score, collateral, or financial statement requirements.

Loan Details

  • Loan Amount: $1,000 to $15,000
  • Interest Rate: 0%
  • Fees: None
  • Credit Score Required: No
  • Collateral Required: No
  • Financial Statements Required: No

Eligible Uses

Kiva loans can be used for any business purpose, including:

  • Investing in new equipment
  • Purchasing inventory
  • Hiring staff
  • Expanding product lines
  • Marketing or advertising
  • Other business purposes

ColPac's Role

ColPac is a designated KIVA trustee. Trustees add credibility to a borrower by vouching for their character, business, and social impact. ColPac's endorsement strengthens your application and likelihood of securing full funding.

Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1535, St. Helens, Oregon 97051

How to Apply

How ColPac Can Support Your Application

  1. Apply through Kiva US: Submit application directly to Kiva US (0% interest, fee-free, crowdfunded loans)
  2. Seek ColPac Trustee Endorsement: ColPac, as a designated KIVA trustee, can vouch for your character, business, and social impact
  3. Benefits of ColPac Endorsement:
    • Adds credibility to your borrower profile
    • Strengthens your application
    • Increases likelihood of securing full funding

Contact ColPac for Trustee Support:

  • Email: info@nworegon.org
  • Phone: (503) 397-3099

What Columbia Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Columbia Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon reported $43K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
8
Total given
$405K
Median grant
$23K
Range
$15K–$263K
  • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Warrenton, OR; Seaside, OR; Astoria, OR.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Northwest Regional Education Service District · Hillsboro, OR

    Program support

    $263K

  • Bumble Preschool and Childcare · Astoria, OR

    Program support

    $25K

  • Encore Academy · Warrenton, OR

    Program support

    $25K

  • Sunset Empire Park & Recreation Fou · Seaside, OR

    Program support

    $25K

  • Coast Kids Academy · Warrenton, OR

    Program support

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses
  • Startups

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