To support economic growth and enhance community livability in Tillamook County.
(TILLAMOOK, OR – December 23, 2024) Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce the 2025 Community Support Grant Program is now open for local not-for-profit entities to apply. Grant applications are available online at www.tpud.org/news-community/communitysupport-grants/ or at the Tillamook PUD office by request. Completed applications are due on or before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
The Tillamook PUD Board of Directors evaluates grant applications and makes selections in mid-March. In their evaluation, the Board considers each project’s potential for economic development and community outreach, as well as financial need. Not-for-profit entities that do not receive funding through taxes will be priority in the selection process. Additionally, not-for-profit entities whose projects will result in a physical asset will be considered priority in the selection process. Projects must be completed by the end of the 2025 calendar year. In addition, individual grant awards are limited to $10,000 each year and entities are eligible to receive no more than $20,000 within a five-year period. Some examples of past projects that have received Community Support Grant funding include community emergency preparedness activities, lighting and electrical upgrades at various civic organizations, energy efficiency measures, and supporting improvement projects at local organizations utilized by the community.