GRANT PROGRAMS
FOCUSED
We center 90% of our funding and partnerships right here in Oregon, working for a more equitable, prosperous, promising home state.
UNRESTRICTED
We prioritize funding to those with whom we are most aligned, trusting them to leverage dollars as needed for the betterment of the work.
COMMITTED
We prioritize relationships, replacing duplicative application prompts with personalized engagement and 1:1 meetings.
Our Capital and Washington funds open March 31!
Program Overview
We offer several distinct grant programs tailored for eligible organizations. While our grants primarily support general operations, we also fund initiatives such as programs, capital campaigns, matching challenges, and more.
PRIMARY PROGRAMS
SECONDARY PROGRAMS
2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
PRIMARY PROGRAMS
Our Primary programs are those from which most of our philanthropy occurs. Each program is unique and designed to move general operating dollars to Oregon nonprofits. The Sunflower Grant opens three times annually, whereas the Rose & Daffodil Grants open twice annually and share a preliminary application (LOI). Organizations cannot pursue more than one Primary program nor can they pursue a Primary program while engaged in another grant.
SUNFLOWER
$1,000 to $10,000 per year
Operating expenses approximately $250,000 or less
Terms up to three (3) years
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Our next Sunflower application period will be open from Monday, May 12 through Friday, June 6.
It will also reopen in September 2025.
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The Sunflower Grant is specifically designed to ensure our support of smaller, hyper-local, grassroots organizations here in Oregon.
Our typical Sunflower Award is $4,000-$7,000 per year, though grants can range from $1,000 to $10,000
While the Sunflower grant is our least competitive program and we strive to support all eligible, healthy, and mission-aligned applicants whenever possible, a rise in applications in 2025 has made funding more competitive than previous years
Organizations must have operating expenses of around $250,000 or less from the most recently completed fiscal year in order to pursue a Sunflower Grant
Organizations must be headquartered in Oregon and exclusively serves their communities
Awards terms can be up to three (3) years, though one (1) is our most common term at this time
Unfortunately, fiscally sponsored organizations are not currently eligible to apply for a Sunflower Grant
The Sunflower Grant is a standalone program with its own dedicated application, separate from our other grant programs. The application is designed to be relatively quick and straightforward, and we aim to issue funding decisions within 10 weeks of the application period closing.
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ROSE
$10,000 to $75,000 per year
Operating expenses above $250,000
Terms up to three (3) years
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Our next Rose application period will be open from Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 18.
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The Rose Grant is our most commonly awarded grant and has the largest budget, designed to support Oregon-headquartered nonprofits of various sizes and types. This grant program, like all programs, is competitive, but more accessible than that of a Daffodil or Zinnia Grant.
While our typical Rose Grant is $25,000-$35,000 per year, awards can range between $10,000 and $75,000 annually, an increase from 2024
Award terms can be up to three (3) years for well-aligned, competitive applicants, though they are most commonly 1-2 year terms
Organizations must have operating expenses in excess of $250,000 from the most recently completed fiscal year in order to pursue a Rose Grant
Rose grants are typically awarded to both new and returning applicant partners
Unfortunately, fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible to apply for a Rose Grant at this time
The Rose and Daffodil Grant programs use a shared preliminary application. Applicants do not need to specify which grant they are pursuing. Foundation staff will determine the most suitable program for each applicant based on factors such as funding history and alignment with our Mission, values, and priorities.
Once the preliminary application period closes, we expect to issue funding decisions within 3-4 months.
Stay tuned and follow our website for more information about this program.
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DAFFODIL
$75,000 to $200,000 per year
Operating expenses above $500,000
Terms up to three (3) years
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Our next Daffodil application period will be open from Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 18.
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The Daffodil Grant is our second most competitive public grant program, designed to issue more substantive investment to many of our most-aligned, most-impactful Oregon-headquartered partners.
Our typical Daffodil Grant is $100,000-$125,000 per year, though awards can be anywhere between $75,000 and $250,000 per year
Award terms can be up to three (3) years and many of our Daffodil partners receive multi-year commitments
Organizations must have operating expenses in excess of $500,000 from the most recently completed fiscal year in order to be considered for a Daffodil Grant
This grant is typically awarded to organizations with whom we have partnered several times, and those who are exceptionally well aligned with our Mission, values, and priorities
Unfortunately, fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible to apply for a Daffodil Grant at this time
The Rose and Daffodil Grant programs use a shared preliminary application. Applicants do not need to specify which grant they are pursuing. Foundation staff will determine the most suitable program for each applicant based on factors such as funding history and alignment with our Mission, values, and priorities.
Once the preliminary application period closes, we expect to issue funding decisions within 3-4 months.
Stay tuned and follow our website for more information about this program.
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SECONDARY PROGRAMS
Our Secondary programs are programs that are managed outside of our traditional processes, and all leverage a self-nomination in lieu of a full application. The scope of these program budgets is determined after our Primary program objectives are set, so they may vary from year-to-year. Assuming they are eligible to do so, organizations can pursue a Secondary program at any time — no matter their participation in another grant program.
ZINNIA
$250,000+ per year
Terms up to three (3) years
Operating expenses over $1M
Via self-nomination
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Our 2025 Zinnia application is now closed.
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The Zinnia Grant is our most competitive grant program, designed to make a transformative and lasting impact in an Oregon organization with whom we have partnered several — if not many — times before.
Our typical Zinnia Grant varies in size, depending on the finalist. Typically, annual awards range from $250,000 to $350,000 per year
Award terms are typically three (3) years for Zinnia finalists unless the organization prefers an alternative distribution
Applicants are required to have operating expenses in excess of $1M and must have at least two (2) or more grants on record with us, although ideally more
This is our most competitive program and is conducted through a self-nomination process, such that organizations can forego the extensive application. We ask organizations to share updated information, complete a few brief questions, and otherwise leverage prior applications and funding history to inform our review.
This grant is typically awarded to organizations who are unquestionably aligned with our Mission and values, and with whom we have partnered several, if not many, times already. Moreover, applicants much hold a deep and integral commitment to equity, especially racial equity.
The Zinnia Grant is a stand-alone program and can be pursued by any eligible organization at any time, including those who are actively in or pursuing another grant.
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You can learn more about the Zinnia Grant here.
CAPITAL
$10,000 to $75,000
No budget requirements
Exclusively for prior partners
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Our Spring 2025 Capital Grant self-nomination will be open from March 31 - May 2.
Our Fall 2025 Capital Grant self-nomination dates will be announced later this year.
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The Capital Fund is a new grant program and designed to support capital campaigns uniquely, including new or renovated spaces, improvements, additions, and the like. While we do anticipate this fund being competitive, we cannot speak to the exact volume of applications anticipated. It is likely that this program will evolve and improve over the forthcoming year, as we work to make it best serve our partners.
Our typical capital campaign contribution is $15,000-$50,000, varying substantially and largely dependent on funding history, campaign size, and the extent to which the campaign is underway.
Award terms are typically one (1) year but may be two (2) in some occasions.
Applicants are required to have at least one (1) prior grant completed with the Foundation before applying for the Capital Fund. Priority will be given to applicants with two (2) or more completed grants.
Applicants must be headquartered in Oregon and the capital project must be located in this state.
Matching grants are commonly used in capital campaign funding; our matches are ‘true’ and only that amount which is raised by the organization will be matched.
Organizations who are actively in another grant with us may pursue a Capital Fund award, but must still have at least one (1), and ideally two (2) or more complete and closed awards on record with us.
This program, like all Secondary Programs, is open to self-nomination; organizations will have the opportunity to share briefly about their project, need, and report new updates since our last partnership as needed.
Once the self-nomination period closes, we expect to issue funding decisions within 3 months.
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You can read more about the Capital Grant program and apply through our grant portal, starting March 31.
WASHINGTON
$10,000 to $50,000
No Budgets Requirements
Self-nomination
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Our 2025 Washington Grant self-nomination will be open from March 31 - May 2.
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While we focus more exclusively on Oregon state impact, we still value our partnerships with Washington state nonprofits, and value the incredible work being performed by our past and present partners there.
We generally expect our average Washington Fund award to mimic our Rose Grant program, with the median award being $25,000-$35,000; awards will vary significantly for this program, however, and will be difficult to predict.
Award terms are typically 1-2 years, with terms open to three (3) years for exceptional applicants.
Generally, this program is only open to general operating support. In rare cases, we will accept applications for Capital Campaigns, though awards for such efforts will still reflect the anticipated median size.
We expect this program to be competitive and will prioritize organizations with whom we have partnered before, especially those in Southwest, Central, and Eastern Washington. Partners in Western Washington, especially the greater Seattle area, are less competitive but still welcome to submit a self-nomination.
This program is only open to organizations headquartered in Washington and primarily serving Washington State and/or Oregon.
Once the self-nomination period closes, we expect to issue funding decisions within 3 months.
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You can read more about the Washington Grant program and apply through our grant portal, starting March 31.