Momentum Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $1,250 per grantee
Deadline
May 31, 2026
52 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Momentum Grants
Funder: Citizens4Community (C4C)
Status: Active grant program, reopens annually in spring
Geographic Scope: Sisters Country, Oregon (Sisters and surrounding region)
Program Focus: Grassroots community projects aligned with the Sisters Country Vision, which focuses on making Sisters Country more Prosperous, Livable, Resilient, and Connected.
- Any organization, group, individual, or business doing community-oriented work in Sisters Country
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status is NOT required
- Exceptions: Entities whose primary purpose is political advocacy or practicing religion are not eligible
Eligibility
- Early-stage projects with potential for bigger, long-term impact
- Projects that incorporate new voices into community building work
- Collaborative community-oriented initiatives
- Project-related expenses
- NOT funded: General operating budgets, capital campaigns
What They Fund
- 2025: $10,000 distributed to 11 recipients (29 applications received)
- 2024: $7,000 distributed to 10 recipients (24 applications received)
- 2023: $6,000 distributed to 6 recipients (funding from Ford Family Foundation partnership)
Recent Award History
- Alignment with Sisters Country Vision goals (Prosperous, Livable, Resilient, Connected)
- Potential for long-term impact
- Collaborative spirit
- Efforts to bring new voices into community building
Selection Criteria
- Phone: (541) 203-0527
- Email: director@citizens4community.com
- Website: citizens4community.com/grants
Contact Information
Kellen Klein, Executive DirectorMailing Address:
Citizens4Community
P.O. Box 2193
Sisters, OR 97759
Office Location:
The Hub
291 E Main Ave
Sisters, OR 97759
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the grants page at citizens4community.com/grants
2. Review eligibility criteria and program guidelines
3. Complete the application form (specific form details not provided in source materials)
4. Submit by deadline (typically March 31st for spring cycle)
- Details about your organization/project
- Description of how project aligns with Sisters Country Vision goals
- Project timeline and budget
- Details demonstrating collaboration and community engagement
Application Materials Required
- Applications reviewed by Selection Committee
- Committee composition: 2 C4C board members + 3 Vision Implementation Team (VIT) representatives
- Evaluation based on Vision alignment, impact potential, collaboration, and new voices
- Notification of awards in spring (typically April)
Selection Process
- No specific narrative questions listed in available materials
- Application portal and detailed requirements available at citizens4community.com/grants
- For questions or clarification, contact Kellen Klein at director@citizens4community.com or (541) 203-0527
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