COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM

Western Oregon University Foundation is pleased to announce the annual campus-wide competitive small grants program. Please read the following details on how to apply, noting the deadline of April 26, 2024, for applications to be received. Applications must be submitted with a one-page budget no later than midnight on the deadline.

FUNDING LEVEL

In order to give support to a variety of campus activities, grants are generally made in amounts of $1,000 or less.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION

Proposals must be completed within the Grant Request Form. Please fully complete the form. All fields are required. Incomplete or applications not presented within the Grant Request Form cannot be considered.

AREA OF INTEREST

Clearly indicate how your project supports student success.

GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA

  • Measurable impact on greatest number of students
  • Visibility created to larger university and/or  external community
  • Alignment with strategic plan: Education. Innovation. Community.
  • Availability of other funding source

TIMELINE:

Application deadline: April 26, 2024.

Notification of awards: Week of June 10, 2024

Funding available: July 1, 2024 (must be spent by June 30, 2025)

GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Competitive Grants Program supports a wide variety of campus projects.

The Competitive Grants Program is funded by unrestricted gifts to the Fund for WOU.

Contact Us

Phone: 503-838-8281  |  Email: foundation@wou.edu  |  Location: The Cottage