Clackamas County to offer grants for local non-profits

For the third straight year Clackamas County Commissioners have announced plans to distribute $200,000 in small grants to organizations providing services to vulnerable populations in Clackamas County.

The money was set aside by the Budget Committee as part of the recently approved fiscal 2011-12 budget.

This is a continuation of a successful program that last year distributed grants to 20 local non-profit organizations for programs ranging from a local Meals on Wheels program for seniors to a dental care program for K-2 students.

The goal of the small grants program is to assist organizations whose purpose is to help the most vulnerable residents of Clackamas County. The grants are intended to fund small projects that would aid these organizations in serving larger populations.

The programs must show they can be self-supporting or that the grant is a one-time expense. And they must meet the following guidelines:

• Help most vulnerable families, seniors, and others meet their basic needs;
• Prevent occurrence of larger, more dire problems later;
• Save money later through early intervention;
• Serve people throughout the community.

An application is attached along with background information about the grants.. Organizations interested in being considered for funding must submit completed forms by 6 p.m. Sept. 15.  

Applications can also be sent electronically to carolinehill@co.clackamas.or.us or by mail to the Board of County Commissioners at 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. Faxed applications can be sent to (503) 742-5919. Download form.

Final determination of the awards will be made in the fall and funds will be awarded by the end of this year. Organizations receiving funding will be required to show how the grant was used, including service level and performance measures.

For more information please contact Caroline Hill at (503) 655-8261