How much funding does OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants provide?

OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants provides Up to $200,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants?

Geography: Community-based organizations.

OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants

Oregon Consumer Justice

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Funding Amount

Up to $200,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Community-based organizations

Other requirements

Coalitions across Oregon
Organizations led by BIPOC leaders and staff prioritized
Organizations with demonstrated commitment to supporting immigrant, low-income, and non-English speaking communities

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide

Total Funding Available: Nearly $2 million distributed to fifteen organizations in 2021-2022

Program Overview

OCJ takes a community-led approach to realizing consumer justice in Oregon. These grants lessen funding barriers and help strengthen the capacity of organizations to meaningfully improve Oregon's consumer landscape. The funding supports multi-year campaigns to enact transformational change on issues impacting consumers—from debt collection to predatory business practices to imposter scams.

Focus Areas

Policy advocacy and legislative work
Community engagement and power-building
Consumer justice issues
Housing
Health equity
Reproductive health
Climate and racial justice
Energy efficiency and environmental justice
Enforcement of consumer protection laws

Eligibility

Community-based organizations
Coalitions across Oregon
Organizations led by BIPOC leaders and staff prioritized
Organizations with demonstrated commitment to supporting immigrant, low-income, and non-English speaking communities

What They Fund

Policy staff positions and capacity building
Advocacy and organizing work
Community engagement and training
Legislative campaigns
Implementation support for passed legislation
Technology platforms for community access
Grassroots and grass-tops advocacy

Award Amounts (2021-2022 recipients)

Range: $100,000 - $200,000
Most common awards: $100,000-$200,000

Support Provided to Grantees

Learning circles among grantee cohort
Onboarding and training support
Staff training on policy and advocacy work
Collaborative space for exploring policy solutions
Co-creation of legislative strategies with racial equity and community voice centered

Background

Since inception in 2019, OCJ has distributed over $6.5 million in consumer protection, advocacy, and legal grants to community-led organizations supporting Oregonians, including emergency response funding for those facing eviction and impacted by COVID-19 and wildfires.