PGE Foundation

The PGE Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its new Climate Resilient Communities Fund. Opening in March 2026, the Climate Resilient Communities Fund will help strengthen community preparedness, protect vulnerable populations, and support long-term environmental and economic vitality across Oregon. This new investment builds on extensive engagement with community partners and reflects the growing urgency of climate-related risks facing Oregon communities today, particularly those historically under-resourced.

As part of this strategic shift, the Foundation will begin phasing out its Creative Expression funding pillar in 2026 and integrate arts-based learning into the Career-Connected Learning pillar beginning in 2027. Since its inception in 1997, the PGE Foundation has been a committed supporter of Oregon arts and culture. The Foundation deeply values the role of the arts in education, culture, and community wellbeing. This is an intentional integration of creative expression into our traditional STEM education priorities, recognizing the role of the arts in applied, career-connected learning.

PGE Foundation welcomes applications from eligible nonprofits through four focus-specific grant pillars:

• Career-Connected Learning

• Creative Expression

• Climate Resilient Communities

• Career Pathways

While the majority of grants support projects and programs that align with our funding priorities, we also award grants for operating expenses and new and existing capital construction projects for organizations whose mission, vision and values align with these pillars.

How to apply

Eligible applicants may apply by completing an online grant application in one of four funding pillars: Career-Connected Learning, Creative Expression, Climate Resilient Communities and Career Pathways. View application deadlines.