Thank you to all of the community organizations who applied during our May 2024 cycle. Stay tuned for our next funding opportunity, and learn more about our application process below.
Our Process
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation application, review and decision-making process is geared toward encouraging, prudently managing, and distributing charitable contributions to improve the quality of life for our community, now and in the future.
Overview of how to apply:
Grant awards are paid following receipt of the signed agreement. Publicity given to a grant and dissemination of the results of a grant are to be mutually agreed upon by the Foundation and grant recipient.
Greater Hermiston Community Foundation 2024 Grant Guidelines
FUND MISSION
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation’s mission is to encourage, prudently manage and distribute charitable contributions to improve the quality of life for our community, now and in the future. GHCF seeks to collaborate with regional nonprofits to meet specific needs within our community.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Program Support: We consider requests to support projects that are highly effective or innovative and do not duplicate other programs or services. Priority is given to applications where organizations come together to solve community issues collaboratively. Total funds available to support competitive grants vary each year.
Selection process: The GHCF Board of Directors will review all applications.
Evaluation process: The competitive grants process, applicants must demonstrate a quality program or project that can make a difference. It also must reach a sufficient number of people while providing a lasting benefit to the Greater Hermiston Community.
Organizations will be required to report progress on agreed upon milestones and deliverables of the project. GHCF may request additional evaluation data including an in-person presentation.
Eligibility Criteria: Nonprofit organizations located in the greater Hermiston area; including Stanfield, Umatilla, Irrigon, and Echo.
Organizations must serve the interests detailed in the focus areas above. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, civic, arts/culture, community/economic development, environmental organizations, “bricks and mortar” projects, capital campaigns, private and public schools. The GHCF does not provide support to individuals.
Organizations NOT eligible to receive funding:
How do I submit a request for funding?
We are not currently accepting grant applications.
Grant Application
We are not currently accepting grant applications. You can view our application below.
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