No images? Click here August 2021 Strategic Investments Support a Thriving Economy Together, we’re helping build a better Oregon where everyone can thrive. With donor support, OCF deploys grants, loans and venture capital to support youth education and mentoring, scale Oregon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and advance programs that sustain our environment and local economies — funding that’s even more critical in the wake of the pandemic and last year’s devastating wildfires. New Grant Program Funds Mentoring, Training and Coaching for Entrepreneurs OCF's Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program provides funding for nonprofit organizations to support entrepreneurs with particular emphasis on those that assist women, people of color, and rural entrepreneurs. Read more. Grants and Loans Catalyze Small Business Recovery “The first round of funding that we provided, whether as an emergency loan or emergency grant, was some of the most impactful capital that business owners had,” says Lynn Meyer of Community LendingWorks. Read more. Valuing and Supporting Artists with the Fields Artist Fellowship The Fields Artist Fellowship provides crucial support for artists in multiple disciplines to progress their artistic careers and develop unique and significant ideas to acknowledge gaps in opportunity for underserved communities in Oregon. Read more. If you are a mission-driven person who wants to work with a group of individuals who are doing amazing work in the community, we strongly encourage you to apply to our current openings. OCF recognizes, rewards, and supports our employees – understanding that each employee contributes directly to our mission through the richness of their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Come join our team and please help spread the word.
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