Grants Programs

The Black United Fund of Oregon assists in the social and economic development of Oregon's low-income communities and contributes to a broader understanding of ethnically and culturally diverse groups. Through our grant making program, our goal is to improve social and economic conditions and increase opportunities in traditionally under-served communities. Grant proposals that focus on serving African American and other communities of color will be given priority consideration in the funding process.

Once a year, we fund grant proposals up to $5,000 (average grant size is between $1,500 - $3,500) to organizations that are aligned with our mission. Grants can be used for project costs, program costs or operating support.

For more information, please refer to the proposal application guidelines.
2012 Grant Application Guidelines (PDF Document)

Upon reading the guidelines, we encourage you to contact us to determine if your organization is consistent with our funding priorities before applying. Please contact Adrienne Livingston at (503) 282-7973 or with questions. We are here to help!

Steps to Apply:

  1. Read our 2012 Grant Application and Guidelines to determine whether your organization is consistent with our funding priorities, and contact Adrienne Livingston at (503) 282-7973 or with questions.

  2. To complete grant application – complete and print items below.

    1. Submit online application including required attachments. Templates provided below. (Accepting applications from July 1 - September 14)

    2. Organizational Diversity Chart (Excel Document)

    3. Organizational Budget Template (Excel Document)

    4. Program Budget Template (Excel Document)

    5. Board Roster (Excel Document)

    6. Median Family Income 2010 (PDF Document) and List of Schools by Title Category

    7. Grantee Evaluation Form (Word Document)


  3. Submit online proposal application packet with required attachments and narrative by September 14.