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Grant Eligibility Overview

​Is your Organization Eligible for Our Grant Program?
 

Quick Eligibility Check:
Before you begin, confirm your organization meets these requirements:

✓ 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States
 

✓ Geographic location: Based in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho
 

✓ Target population: Underserved school-aged youth (pre-school through college ages)
 

✓ Program type: Long-term, transformative programs (not one-time events)
 

✓ Program focus: Aligns with our funding priorities listed below
 

Our Funding Priorities

The Silver Family Foundation strives to support positive youth development by making grants to non-profits in Oregon, Washington and Idaho that work with at-risk  youth. We focus on transformative youth development programs that provide in-depth, long-term investments and opportunities for underserved youth.

We prioritize programs that:

  • Mentor school-age youth through structured, ongoing relationships
     

  • Provide academic intervention and support to help students achieve benchmark reading levels
     

  • Inspire, support, and teach students to excel in school and beyond
     

  • Support each child's academic needs along with their social and emotional health
     

  • Prepare students for college and career through preparatory programs and retention efforts
     

  • Focus on high school completion and post-secondary preparation
     

What We Don't Fund

  • Grants to individuals
     

  • One-time events or short annual events (such as conferences)
     

  • Most capital campaigns
     

  • Organizations outside Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
     

  • Programs without established measurement tools or processes
     

Grant Information

  • Grant range: Typically $15,000 to $50,000
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  • Multi-year grants: Will be considered
     

  • Operating expenses: General operating requests are accepted
     

Ready to Apply?

If your organization and program align with our priorities, learn about our two-step application process on our Application Process & Guidelines page.

 

Questions may be directed to sara@silverfoundation.org

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  Silver Family Foundation

PO Box 18234 Portland, OR  97218

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