WFO Grants and Pushing for Pay Transparency in Oregon
We are excited and honored to begin 2023 with transformative energy to advance gender justice. We know that this work must be done collaboratively and are grateful for the opportunity to support organizations and individuals who are dismantling oppressive systems and advancing collective liberation. Our Portland Women and Girls Health and Safety Grant, our Dream Big Multi-Year Grant, and our Activist Scholarship are all aimed at making a real impact for the lives of women and girls in our state. Thank you for being part of our movement!
Dream Big Grant
The Dream Big grant is the opportunity for nonprofits throughout the state of Oregon to take the time to define their goals, to tell us about why this work is so important, and most importantly, to share their vision for the future. We want to hear about their big dreams and how we can best partner with them to achieve your goals. Open until March 2nd. Dream Big Grant Application
Portland Women & Girls Health & Safety Grant
The Portland Women & Girls Health & Safety Grant aims to support organizations who are dedicated to gender justice and creating community safety through their work. This grant is funding organizations working with women & girls aged 14-24 in the city of Portland. Open until February 28th. Portland Safety Grant Application
Oregon Activist Grant
In recognition of the unsung heroes in our community we would like to provide small monetary grants for individuals that are activists located in and providing support within the state of Oregon for Justice, Liberation and Collectivity of women. Open until March 13th. Nomination Form
We Want Pay Transparency in Oregon. Share Your Thoughts!
Research shows that the persistent pay gap between men and women is greatly reduced for most jobs when employers adopt transparent pay practices. On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar men make. Wage gaps and pay inequity have been found to be greatly reduced and even nonexistent in organizations that utilize salary transparency. Research shows that pay gaps often begin at the start of a woman's career and then compound over the years when employers base the salary offered on a candidate's previous pay.
Share your thoughts and take the Intersectional Group’s 2023 Pay Transparency Survey before February 28th.
Oregon Child Care Capacity Building Fund
is now accepting applications!
The Oregon Child Care Capacity Building Fund is now accepting applications from priority child care providers and community organizations in Oregon! Learn if you are eligible for the grant and apply today.
Oregon child care providers can use grants to open or grow their business, hire employees, and build new skills. Funding can even be used for renovations and repairs needed both inside or outside of care centers, including new fencing and outdoor playground equipment. Grants are also open to community-based organizations working to support small providers in Oregon.
Priority providers and organizations can get started before March 3, 2023 to be considered in the first phase of funding. The Oregon Child Care Capacity Building Fund opens in phases, with a focus on communities where families face the greatest challenges getting their child care needs met.
The priority phase is now open to child care providers who:
Identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color
Provide services in languages other than English
Care for children with disabilities
Provide culturally specific services
The Oregon Child Care Capacity Building Fund will also prioritize community-based organizations in Oregon who work with small providers in communities where families face the greatest challenges getting their care needs met. On March 20, Phase 2 will open to all eligible child care providers and organizations in Oregon.
Visit OregonChildCareFunds.org today to learn more about the grants, who is eligible, and how you can take the first step toward applying
