OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant

OnPoint Community Credit Union offers grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations that align with their focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality. They support various initiatives including financial education, workforce development, and community development. Funding ranges from $100 to $10,000, with a priority on organizations demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to events and organizations must have a 501c3 status or an active fiscal sponsor.

NOTE:

• Applications should be submitted to OnPoint no less than 90 days before the start date of your event.Background

Established in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union has become Oregon’s largest credit union with over 613,000 members. As we have grown, so has our commitment to community engagement, from the volunteerism encouraged among employees to direct financial support of schools and nonprofits.
Through an inclusive and equitable approach, OnPoint supports organizations in our membership area that align with our core impact values. We offer funding for community grants, sponsorships, and schools making a positive impact.
Focus Areas
All three potential funding tracks fall under OnPoint’s focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality.
Financial Wellness & Literacy
Programs that empower youth and adults with essential financial knowledge, equipping them to make informed financial decisions.
Small Business Support & Growth
Initiatives that provide business coaching, education, and funding opportunities to help small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.
Workforce Development & Career Readiness
Programs that create pathways to employment, offering job training, career education, and skills development.
Essential Needs: Hunger, Housing, and Community Well-being
Housing Stability: Support houselessness prevention programs, rental assistance, and affordable housing development to keep individuals and families securely housed.
Food Security: Expand access to nutritious meals through food banks, meal delivery programs, community meal programs, and emergency food resources.
Comprehensive Support: Invest in integrated programs that address multiple, interconnected needs of individuals and families –by offering coordinated resources such as case management, family coaching, childcare, transportation, legal assistance, and pathways to employment.
Behavioral & Mental Health: Help advance youth programming that provides counseling, crisis intervention, peer support, and mental health education, to strengthen overall community well-being.  Youth Education & Development
Early Learning & Development: Support programs that provide access to early childhood education, preschool readiness, and literacy initiatives that set the foundation for lifelong learning.
STEM & Career Development: Invest in organizations that further science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, career exploration, and skill-building programs that equip youth for future careers to enhance economic mobility.
Youth Mentorship: Fund organizations that provide safe, sustainable after-school programs, tutoring, and mentorship opportunities to nurture academic success, leadership, and positive youth development.
OnPoint sponsors events and other activities for nonprofit, community-based organizations delivering programs that align with OnPoint’s key focus areas.
Funding
While we will consider all eligible requests, our average contribution ranges from $100 to $10,000.

Eligibility

Must have a 501c3, school, or foundation status or have an active fiscal sponsor.Your service area is within the OnPoint region of Oregon and SW Washington.Your organization and programming align with OnPoint’s focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality.We are able to consider a single event sponsorship per organization during a 12 month rolling period.