Overview
Each fall, grants are made from the Oregon Historic Trails Fund to support projects that interpret, preserve, or maintain trail-related resources. Grants may be awarded also for marketing, education, advocacy, and research related to historic trails.
An advisory committee comprising persons who are knowledgeable about Oregon’s historic trails and cultural resources reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to OCF's board of directors. Approximately $40,000 is available each year.
Application Process
A completed application packet must be received at The Oregon Community Foundation by September 1 each year, for a board decision in November. Here are the grant application form and the request for proposals, with detailed information about the grant program and its application process.
Grant Evaluation Reports
Progress reports are due from grantees nine months after their grant award. The standard OCF grant evaluation form is used.
Questions?
After reviewing the information available here, please contact us if you have questions. By phone at 503.227.6846 or via e-mail:
Megan Schumaker, Senior Administrative Officer for Grants & Scholarships.