Eligibility

The Foundation may award grants to:

a. Local or Tribal government bodies or
charitable organizations for the benefit of the public within the Umatilla, Union, Morrow, and Wallowa counties;

b. Any Native American Tribal government agency or Native American charitable organization with its principal office and base of operations within the State of Oregon;

c. Local government bodies or charitable organizations for the benefit of the public within the Tribes’ ceded territory in Washington State; or

d. Any national or regional Indian organization.

Only one proposal per year will be considered from an organization that has received a Wildhorse Foundation grant for that year, unless the organization is a large multi-program service.  A final report by the grantee must be submitted prior to reapplication.

PROJECTS NOT ELIGIBLE
We do not make grants to:

• Individuals 
• Organizations for sectarian or religious purposes
• Groups which seek to influence elections or legislation
• Private foundations or endowment funds
• Retire debt or make up operational deficits
• Institutions which in policy or practice unfairly discriminate against race, ethnic origin, sex, creed, or religion