Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Small Grants

Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 31, 2025

Summary

The Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Small Grants program, initiated by the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, aims to support projects that enhance conservation, community well-being, and economic development in Southern Oregon. By leveraging funds from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the program prioritizes initiatives that foster healthy ecosystems and vibrant local communities. Eligible applicants include organizations serving the Coquille and Winchuck Watersheds, focusing on sustainable tourism, education, and workforce housing to ensure long-lasting impact.

Overview

Serving the South Coast of Oregon Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting communities along the South Coast of Oregon. Our Foundation utilizes the net proceeds from the resort's first short course, Bandon Preserve, and the soon to open, 19-hole short course, Shorty’s. Since 2006, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort owner, Mike Keiser, has generously supported organizations that serve the South Coast of Oregon. These donations and grants came through different avenues – Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, Oregon Community Foundation, as well as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort itself. As the Keiser family’s generosity continued to expand, it became time to streamline all giving, resulting in our new name – Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. We are excited about this transition our increased impact and stronger connection between the Keiser family, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, and our thriving local community. Our Mission Fund projects on the South Coast of Oregon focused on the triple-bottom-line (conservation, community, and economy) with approaches that blend innovative ecological initiatives and economic opportunities as well as projects that encourage healthy and vibrant communities. Funding Priorities Projects that promote healthy fish and species habitats, working landscapes and seascapes, sustainable tourism, community collaboration, sustainable businesses, community health and well-being, accessible childcare, education and student scholarships, workforce housing, and local golf programs. Our Vision Support a thriving South Coast of Oregon. Small Grants Program The purpose of Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation's small grants program is to be more responsive to needs that make a positive impact on South Coast of Oregon communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Those serving communities in the Coquille Watershed, south through the Winchuck Watershed (Southern Coos & Curry Counties) are eligible to apply for a WRCA grant. The grants can be used for a variety of capacity or project work.If you are a for-profit business applying for a grant, you must show how the requested funding will benefit the communities on the South Coast of Oregon.