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Types of Grant AvailableGeneral Funding Cycle GrantsThis is the primary emphasis for MRG Foundation's grantmaking. Groups receive funding to support their organizing efforts. MRG Foundation awards grants for both general operating expenses and special projects. Peace FundMRG Foundation's Peace Fund is dedicated to funding projects related to peace, disarmament and nuclear waste clean-up work in Oregon. The fund will prioritize work that fosters the deep thinking, the infrastructure development, the broad-based leadership development and the cross-organizational collaboration that is necessary for strategic movement building. Critical Response GrantsCritical Response grants support projects responding to an unanticipated event, opportunity, or crisis that involves organizing people to address an immediate social change issue. For an application, please contact the Grants Program Assistant at 503-234-2338 or 1-800-489-6743 (outside Portland) or email cris@mrgfoundation.org.
Travel GrantsMRG Foundation's Travel Grant program provides funding to MRG grant recipients to support their participation in conferences or training opportunities. Groups who have received a General Fund or Peace Fund grant since September 1, 2006 are eligible to apply. For an application, please contact the Grants Program Assistant at 503-234-2338 or 1-800-489-6743 (outside Portland)or email cris@mrgfoundation.org
Lilla Jewel FundThe Lilla Jewel Award for Women Artists is open to women artists residing in Oregon. It is the only MRG Foundation grant available to individuals and the only funding offered specifically for the arts. To apply, please find out upcoming deadlines and areas being funded.
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