SMF: Oregon Tribal Grants

SMF: Oregon Tribal Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Spirit Mountain Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The Spirit Mountain Foundation provides funding to Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes through the Oregon Tribal Grants program. Each tribe can apply for a maximum of $100,000 for projects in diverse program areas, including Arts, Education, Environmental Preservation, and Health. Eligible projects must align with the foundation's priorities, while certain projects, such as debt retirement and sporting complexes, are not funded. This initiative supports the tribes' community development and cultural preservation.

Overview

Oregon Tribal Grants Each year we fund Oregon's nine Federally recognized Tribes. You must be one of the nine tribes to be eligible for funding through this program. Burns Paiute Tribe Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Coquille Indian Tribe Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde The Klamath Tribes Confederated Tribes of Siletz Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Funding There is a maximum request of $100,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Projects:Program Areas:We strive to be flexible, adaptive and responsive in our grantmaking which is reflected in our six broad programmatic areas:Arts & Culture Education Environmental Preservation Health Historic Preservation Public SafetyTribes may submit a project request for work in any of our six programmatic areas.

Ineligibility

As a relatively small funder, there are some projects that fall outside of our funding scope. Below is a list of projects are generally not eligible for funding:Organizations that have not completed their previous SMCF grant Debt retirement Domestic animal shelters Events including fundraisers, conferences, concerts, and sponsorships Indirect or overhead costs, except those expenses that specifically and essentially relate to the grant project. These costs should be a small percent of the total request Institutions that in policy or practice unfairly discriminate based on race, ethnic origin, sex, creed or religion Multi-year funding Pass-through funding to organizations that are not tax-exempt Projects or organizations that propagandize or influence elections Projects within sectarian or religious organizations that primarily serve their own members or adherents Replacement funding for activities or materials previously supported by federal, state or local public funds Sporting complexes Start-up construction projects Land acquisition Capital projects on land that is not owned