Pacific Power Foundation awards grants totaling more than $340,000

PORTLAND, Ore. — Across the region, local nonprofit organizations are expanding STEM and educational opportunities for teachers, students and their communities. To support these efforts, the Pacific Power Foundation awarded $343,800 in grants to 93 organizations across Oregon, Washington and California.

The grants support an array of projects that inspire career readiness, improve literacy and empower skill development. 

“When we invest in organizations that provide STEM and education opportunities, we’re investing in the future of our communities,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “These programs provide meaningful hands-on experiences that can change a student’s trajectory.” 

The Pacific Power Foundation’s Education and STEM grant cycle is just one of several funding opportunities throughout the year. Interested organizations may apply for the Arts and Culture grant cycle on our Foundation web page by September 15, 2026.  

The following are just a sample of the organizations that received grants during this cycle.

Oregon

Benton County   

• Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis
• Corvallis Youth Symphony Association
• Oregon State University Foundation

Clatsop County    

• Clatsop Small Business Development Center
• Necanicum Watershed Council
• Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation

Coos County 

• Fishing Poles for Kids Oregon Coast

Deschutes County   

• Bend-La Pine Education Foundation
• BendNEXT Foundation
• Summit High School Robotics Team

Douglas County 

• Glide Revitalization
• Umpqua Valley Farm to School
• Winston Area Community Partnership

Hood River County  

• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
• Wylde Wind & Water

Jackson County

• Britt Rock Camp
• Medford School District South High School
• Talent Maker City

Jefferson County

• Culver School District No. 4
• Warm Springs Community Action Team

Josephine County   

• Youth 71Five Ministries
• Our Foster Kids, Inc.
• Project Youth+

Klamath County  

• Klamath Rotary Club
• Oregon Tech Foundation
• REACH Inc.

Lane County 

• Creswell Clubhouse
• Eugene Science Center

Lincoln County  

• BB360

Linn County 

• Albany Public Schools Foundation
• Scio Youth Club
• Western University of Health Sciences

Marion County   

• Stayton Public Library Foundation

Multnomah County   

• Admire Teachers
• Center for Black Excellence
• College Possible
• Elevate Oregon
• INCIGHT
• World Salmon Council

Polk County    

• Acres of Hope

Umatilla County 

• Stanfield Public Library

Washington

Walla Walla County   

• National Inventors Hall of Fame
• Sustainable Living Center

Yakima County   

• First Tee – Central Washington
• FIRST Washington
• Master Gardener Foundation of Yakima County

California

Del Norte County 

• Redwoods Wonder Forge