Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – PLAY Grant

The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – PLAY Grant aims to enhance the lives of underserved youth in Oregon and SW Washington by promoting physical activity. With grants of up to $50,000 over two years, eligible organizations can implement programs that encourage active lifestyles among children and their families. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to community engagement and health, ensuring that all youth have opportunities to thrive through active play.

The Trail Blazers are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of individuals from historically underserved and marginalized communities with a focus on youth where they live, learn and play.
The TBFF gives grants to nonprofits throughout Oregon and southwest Washington to support youth and families from historically underserved and marginalized communities across three focus areas.
The Trail Blazers are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of individuals from communities that have been historically underserved or marginalized, with a particular focus on youth where they live, learn, and play. Through the PLAY grant, the Trail Blazers Foundation Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation supports organizations throughout Oregon and SW Washington that are getting kids from underserved and marginalized communities and their families active.
One of the ways the Trail Blazers Foundation invests in our region is by providing grants to organizations that fit our mission. When it comes to our PLAY focus area, these are organizations that are getting youth active. Through this grant program, TBFF supports organizations that provide opportunities and inspire kids to get moving.
Organizations with a mission or major program focused on getting youth and their families active are invited to apply for up to $25,000 of annual funding. After an initial year of support, organizations may be selected to receive an additional year of funding, for a total of up to $50,000 over two years.

Eligibility

Geographic Focus and Organizational Requirements Because the Trail Blazers Foundation raises money from fans across the state, it is important for us to give back to communities throughout Oregon. Applications are accepted from organizations that are a 501(c)(3) public charity; an IRC 7871 Federally Recognized Indian Tribe; or a government entity (such as a City Parks & Recreation department).

Ineligibility

Organizations that discriminate based on age, ethnicity/race, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or other disability, or national origin Individuals (including scholarships, stipends, fellowships, and personal assistance) Scholarship funding, unless it’s the core purpose of your organization. If you’d like to provide underserved youth access to your programming, please apply to the program expenses rather than a scholarship amount Research or project planning activities Schools Endowments, memorials, budget deficits, or fundraising activities Religious organizations whose programs do not have a secular and community focus Lobbying, political, or fraternal activities Organizations that intend to regrant the funds awarded Projects and events that occur prior to a Trail Blazers Foundation Fund grant award