The Lilja Family Fund Grant

The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, supports communities in south Douglas County, offering approximately $40,000 annually for competitive grants. Targeted projects focus on K-12 and early childhood education, youth development, literacy, culture, and community initiatives. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $10,000, with an emphasis on proposals that provide direct student services rather than traditional educational funding. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Grants and scholarships supporting communities in south Douglas County.
The Lilja Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation was created by Don Lilja and his sister Helen through their estates to support south Douglas communities including Canyonville, Riddle, Tri-City, Camas Valley, Myrtle Creek, Days Creek, Milo, Azalea and Glendale.
Grants
The Lilja competitive grants program at OCF accepts applications each summer to support projects that address fund priorities. Approximately $40,000 is available for grantmaking each year, with average awards of about $5,000.
Priority projects fall within the following fields:

• K-12 education.Early childhood education.Youth development.Literacy.Culture.Community.
• Funding
• Grants sizes from this fund typically range from $2,000 to $10,000 with occasional larger grants.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is required.

Ineligibility

Please note: Proposals in the K-12 education area should not be requests for teacher salaries, basic equipment and supplies, or replacing government funding, but rather for direct student services (for example, enrichment activities).