Grant Process & Guidelines

Next Open Application Deadline:
September 15, 2023

Click here to read the current letter from the
President of the Gordon Elwood Foundation

Eligibility

The Gordon Elwood Foundation awards grants to qualified nonprofits in four Southern Oregon Counties: Jackson, Josephine, Klamath & Curry.

Grants are made based on the Foundation’s Mission of Investing in Southern Oregon’s youth, individuals, families and communities.

Please note that the Foundation's Grants Committee will only review grant applications from non-profit organizations that have spoken to Executive Director, Angela Durant or Program Associate, Jennifer Staton by phone or in person before submitting the application.

You can contact Angela and Jennifer to discuss your grant proposal idea by phone (541-282-0643) or by email (angela@gordonelwoodfoundation.org, jennifer@gordonelwoodfoundation.org) to setup an appointment.

There are two grant application deadlines: March 15th and September 15th

Grant awards range between $1,000 to $10,000, with an annual distribution amount of $200,000 and $400,000 depending on the market value of the portfolio and other regional initiatives supported through the Foundation.

The Foundation generally accepts 20 to 25 proposals each session and funds one third to one half of the applications.

How to Apply

The Foundation utilizes an online application and submission process.

When you're ready to start the application, click here.

You will be asked to Login or create a Username and Password. You will then be taken to the Applicant Dashboard. Click on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of the page to start the online process.

Applications require the following information:

General Information - Entity name, address, contact information

Project information - Mission, area served, dates of project

Narratives 1 - Project description, how need was determined, objectives

Narratives 2 - Long range plans, qualifications to address your objective, other groups providing similar services

Budget & Finance - Organizational financial statements, current and previous year, and program/project budget

Required Attachments - PDFs to be uploaded and submitted with the application

A one page cover letter

Last completed fiscal year organizational financial statement and balance sheet

Current fiscal year organizational financial statement and balance sheet

A one-page detailed budget for the project/program for which you are requesting funds

A list of officers and board members with their professional affiliations and phone numbers

Board of Director’s minutes that demonstrates the board is aware and approves of this grant application

Your organizational/project planning/evaluation document OR the Logic Model (download, complete and attach this form)

A copy of 501(c) or 509(a) tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service

- OR -

School District Name, School District Number

- OR -

IRS documentation for other publicly support entity if not a 501(c)3 agency or school

You will not be able to submit the application without including all of the required attachments. If you have questions or problems, please call our program associate, Jennifer Staton, at 541-282-0643 or email the office at office@gordonelwoodfoundation.org.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee over a period of approximately 90 days.

Site visits are scheduled by the Program Associate during the review process and conducted by members of the Grant Committee as well as the Executive Director.

Recipients

In accordance with our Grant Agreement Form, grant award recipients are required to submit a 6 month interim report and a final report upon the project completion (usually 1 year). If a project has not been completed and the total awarded funds have not been expended, an extension request can be filed. You must contact the office if you would like to extend the contract.