How much funding does OnPoint Community Builder Award provide?

OnPoint Community Builder Award provides $1,000 - $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for OnPoint Community Builder Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

OnPoint Community Builder Award runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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

Geographic Scope: Oregon and Southwest Washington schools

Focus Areas: School projects that enrich schools, students, and faculty

Eligibility: Schools and school programs

Award Structure:

Program History:

Created as part of the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education
In 2019 (10th anniversary of OnPoint Prize), an additional $2,000 grant was added
2019 winners included 5 schools total: 4 schools receiving $1,000 each, and 1 school selected by community vote receiving $2,000
2019 had 9 finalists with 4,256 votes cast for the community choice award

Recent Winners (2019):

Bridger Scholars Program, Portland Public Schools - $2,000 (community choice) - for mentoring and recognition to help students achieve academic success
Friendship Courtyard, Molalla High School - $1,000 - to redesign interior patio into inclusive space
SUN School Homework Tutors, Prescott Elementary School - $1,000 - to introduce certified teaching aides for homework help
Special Needs Projector and Sound System, Tucker Maxon School - $1,000 - to provide wireless audio technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing students
Ballet Folklorico After School Club, Vose Elementary School - $1,000 - after school program for 2nd and 3rd graders

Contact Information:

How to Apply:

Schools and programs submit nominations/applications as part of the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education campaign
Community voting component for the $2,000 community choice award

Required Materials:
Specific application requirements not detailed in available materials.

Next Steps:

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: Oregon 95%, Washington 3%, Utah <1%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA; Bend, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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