Oregon Tribal Grants

The Letter of Inquiry Opens May 31 2027

The 2027 Letter of Inquiry will be accepted:

May 31, 2027 - June 25, 2027

Program Areas

We strive to be flexible, adaptive and responsive in our grantmaking which is reflected in our six broad programmatic areas: (click links below to view definitions for program areas).

• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Environmental Preservation
• Health
• Historic Preservation
• Public Safety

Tribes may submit a project request for work in any of our six programmatic areas. Priority consideration will be given to projects that focus on our priority funding areas.

All priority funding areas fall within the programmatic areas of Education, Environmental Preservation, and Health.

Grant Timelines

All grants are for a 12- month period with a final report due the end of the 13th month. SMCF does not offer multi-year grants.

Application Process

SMCF utilizes an online grant application process where all application instructions, materials and forms are accessible.

Our Oregon Tribal Grant Program is a two-step process that begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), followed by a full application (if selected to move forward by our Board of Trustees). Decisions are based on the merits of the proposed project and its alignment with SMCF’s funding priorities.

Tribal Resolution

Tribal grant LOIs must include an approved Tribal Resolution in support of the specific proposed project/program to be undertaken.

Review & Selection Process

Staff will perform an initial review of all LOI and application submissions for eligibility. The Board of Trustees will review applications and make funding decisions based on the merit of the proposed project and the grant funds available.

Grant Requirements

Tribes awarded a grant will be required to submit a mid-year progress report (due in the seventh month of the grant period) and a final report (due within 30 days of the completion of the grant period).