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The Round House Foundation-Building Multiple

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Deadline:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

To support essential repairs and maintenance to existing facilities
Grants of up to $25,000 will be considered to fund projects that improve the safety, functionality, and longevity of buildings. Aligned projects include a wide range of maintenance needs, such as:HVAC systems
Electrical repairs
Plumbing issues
Roofing and exterior repairs
General facility upgrades

NEW CONSTRUCTION

To support the construction, expansion or significant renovation (e.g. new wing or structure) of new facilities
Grants of up to $100,000 will be considered to fund the costs associated with building or significantly renovating new structures that meet the needs of the community and enhance organizational capacity. Aligned projects may include but are not limited to:Community centers
Educational facilities
Health or wellness centers

VEHICLE

To support the acquisition of a specialized vehicle or the renovation of a vehicle for a specialized purpose
Grants of up to $25,000 (median ~$10,000) will be considered to acquire/renovate a vehicle that will meet a unique community need and increase access to basic health or educational services in rural and remote areas of Oregon.Vehicles owned and operated for municipal service (such as school buses or city buses) will not be considered.
Mobile Food Distribution Vehicles (like mobile pantry vehicles or refrigerated trucks) are identified as a 2025 Roundhouse priority. Contact us to learn more.

We seek partners who:

are IRS-designated 501(c)3 non-profits, a government entity (including special districts) or a Tribal government.
share our passion for and commitment to rural Oregon.
demonstrate a broad network of community support.
advance one or more of our focus areas and understand how these areas are interconnected.
approach opportunities and challenges with innovation, creativity and collaborative spirit.
have clear goals and clear outcomes that advance work toward solutions.
demonstrate thoughtful planning.
demonstrate they are doing the work to develop and apply racial equity and DEI lenses to their work.
value community and believe strengthening community connections is foundational to their work.
demonstrate solid organizational stewardship.
want to engage with Roundhouse and those within our network as partners.

We are especially interested in opportunities that:

stimulate rural economies, foster economic resilience and/or advance efforts outside of traditional economies.
remove barriers to access services, whether real or perceived.
bring great, new ideas at a time when Foundation support can act as a catalyst.
engage and mobilize young people.
engage a mix of lived experiences at every level, including across generations.
celebrate rural landscapes.
support sustainable food production and distribution.
have the potential to leverage additional investment in rural Oregon.