Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative Grant Program

The Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative Grant Program supports local nonprofits aiding immigrants and refugees in Oregon. With no fixed grant cycle, applications are accepted year-round, allowing flexibility and responsiveness. Funding primarily targets legal services, advocacy, and basic support, with a commitment to equitable outcomes. Organizations eligible for funding include 501(c)(3) charities and those with qualified fiscal sponsors, fostering community-driven initiatives that center immigrant voices.

Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative
The Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative is a coordinated and collaborative funding approach created to support the local nonprofits across our state that respond to the needs of immigrants and refugees. The partners include Oregon Community Foundation, The Collins Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust.
Application Process- "No Wrong Door"
Most funding from this program is made on a rolling basis, the OIRFC does not have an established grants cycle. The intent is to offer a nimble and responsive way that reduces the wait time for grantees. Once an application is received, you can generally expect to hear back from us within two months.
What types of funding are available?
General operating support is available but only for organizations whose primary purpose is to serve immigrants and refugees in Oregon. General operating support is not available to fiscally sponsored organizations. Project support and capacity building support are available to all eligible applicants.Capital support is not available at this time.

Eligibility

The Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative will consider applications from organizations that are 501(c)(3) public charities or have a qualified fiscal sponsor. We will consider and give priority to proposals for projects and programs that fall under the following three areas: Legal servicesMovement building and advocacyBasic and wraparound servicesWe anticipate that funding will be distributed in the following way: legal services (45%), movement building and advocacy (40%) and basic and wraparound services (15%). Organizations most successful in receiving a grant award should demonstrate that: Their work addresses barriers to equitable outcomes for immigrants and refugeesTheir work is designed by centering the voices and experiences of immigrants and refugeesAn organization may submit only one application to the OIRFC within a 12-month period. A proposal of $100,000 or more to this collaborative is considered a large request. Any of the participating foundations may choose to fund an application individually or outside the process of this collaborative. In general, you are also welcome to apply to open opportunities from individual funder members of the collaborative.