How much funding does Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM) provide?

Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM) provides $8,000–$15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM)?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Oregon.

Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM)

Association of Oregon Community Mental

Foundation Rounds Grants for Seniors Grants for Mental Health Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

$8,000–$15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Oregon

Overview

AOCMHP, with funding from the Oregon Health Authority, offers one-time Rural Older Adult Mini-Grants (ROAM) of $8,000 to $15,000 to support social engagement among isolated rural and remote older adults in Oregon, to increase social connection and decrease isolation for a suicide-safer Oregon. Organizations apply; urban-county organizations may apply if the proposal's focus impacts rural/remote communities (rural = 10+ miles from a population center per Oregon Office of Rural Health).

How to Apply

Submit a proposal per the ROAM RFP linked on the initiative page; see FAQ and project description.

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What Association of Oregon Community Mental actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025: 16
Total given: $395K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $9,436–$70K

76% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Oregon 76%, Massachusetts 14%, Washington 10%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Bend, OR; Heppner, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Community Counseling Solutions · Heppner, OR

Zero suicide mini grant

$70K
Education Development Center · Waltham, MA

Zero suicide mini grant

$57K
Samaritan Health Services · Corvallis, OR

Zero suicide mini grant

$47K
Providence Health & Services - Oregon · Seattle, WA

Zero suicide mini grant

$39K
The School Foundation Inc · Bend, OR

Zero suicide mini grant

$20K