Spirit Mountain Community Fund

Stories

The Dental Foundation of Oregon
This is their story:

The Dental Foundation of Oregon (DFO) was founded by the Oregon Dental Association in 1982 to help improve the oral health of Oregonians.  The DFO mission is: Improving oral health for Oregon’s children.  The Tooth… Read more »

Stories

Self Enhancement, Inc
This is their story:

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a nonprofit organization supports at-risk urban youth. According to both national and local statistics, about half of all African American students do not graduate from high school. According to Portland Public… Read more »

Stories

School Garden Project
This is their story:

In earlier days, we were an agrarian society and raising our own food was common place. Today’s children see food coming from grocery stores, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants. They’ve lost touch with the… Read more »

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McKenzie River Trust
This is their story:

“The McKenzie River Trust protects special lands in Lane and Douglas Counties for their habitat, water quality, and scenic values.” The McKenzie River Trust acquires land through donation, purchase and conservation easements to provide the… Read more »

Stories

Keizer/Salem Area Seniors
This is their story:

Imagine a cold Friday morning. As you’re trudging off to work, imagine what other people are doing. Others are heading out the door to their job or to school. Others are just heading to bed… Read more »

Stories

Farmworker Housing Development Corporation
This is their story:

Colonia Amistad is located in Independence, Oregon and is the newest residential units for Farmworker Housing Development Corporation (FHDC). In 2007, SMCF made a $41,000 investment to support educational programs at Colonia Amistad. The project… Read more »

Funding News

Spirit Mountain Community Fund is now accepting applications for the 2013/2014 Oregon Tribal Grants Program. Information and applications can be found on the Oregon Tribal Grant page. The deadline for applications will be 6/28/13 Read more...

It’s like a family telling their stories. Each weaver has her own designs, like a trademark.

Tribal News

Just released! Our 2012 Annual Report is now available. If you would like a copy please email us at info@thecommunityfund.com Read more...

Upcoming Deadlines:

SMALL GRANTS

4/15/2013:  New Letter of Inquiry deadline
4/15/2013:  Grant application deadline

LARGE GRANTS

4/05/2013:  New Letter of Inquiry deadline
5/15/2013: Grant application deadline

OREGON TRIBAL GRANTS

6/28/2013: Grant application deadline

GRANT TRAININGS

July 10, 2013 - Salem
September 4, 2013 - Portland
November 6, 2013 - Eugene
 

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund is a charitable foundation of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

What We Do

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde through the Spirit Mountain Community Fund fulfills their Native tradition of potlatch, a ceremony at which good fortune is distributed. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund’s focus is to improve the quality of life in Northwest Oregon through community investments that provide lasting benefits consistent with the Tribe’s culture and values.