Funding Local Impact. Together.

We believe that financial literacy, access to capital, and workforce preparedness are essential drivers of long-term economic stability. Our funding supports:  

Financial Wellness & Literacy   

• Programs that empower youth and adults with essential financial knowledge, equipping them to make informed financial decisions.  

Small Business Support & Growth  

• Initiatives that provide business coaching, education, and funding opportunities to help small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.  

Workforce Development & Career Readiness  

• Programs that create pathways to employment, offering job training, career education, and skills development.  

Strong communities are built on access to essential needs, quality education, and opportunities for growth. Through our Community Vitality investments, we support organizations that create stability, improve well-being, and foster sustainable opportunities for individuals, children and families to thrive.  

Essential Needs: Hunger, Housing, and Community Well-being  

• Housing Stability: Support houselessness prevention programs, rental assistance, and affordable housing development to keep individuals and families securely housed.  

• Food Security: Expand access to nutritious meals through food banks, meal delivery programs, community meal programs, and emergency food resources.  

• Comprehensive Support: Invest in integrated programs that address multiple, interconnected needs of individuals and families –by offering coordinated resources such as case management, family coaching, childcare, transportation, legal assistance, and pathways to employment.  

Behavioral & Mental Health: Help advance youth programming that provides counseling, crisis intervention, peer support, and mental health education, to strengthen overall community well-being.  

Youth Education & Development   

• Early Learning & Development: Support programs that provide access to early childhood education, preschool readiness, and literacy initiatives that set the foundation for lifelong learning.  

• STEM & Career Development: Invest in organizations that further science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, career exploration, and skill-building programs that equip youth for future careers to enhance economic mobility.  

• Youth Mentorship: Fund organizations that provide safe, sustainable after-school programs, tutoring, and mentorship opportunities to nurture academic success, leadership, and positive youth development.

What do you not support? We are unable to fund the following types of requests:  

• Individual requests 

• Sports & extracurriculars 

• Animal welfare & services 

• Healthcare & medical services 

• Fiscally sponsored organizations 

• Capital campaigns & endowment funds 

• Political & advocacy activities 

• One-Time & private events 

• Faith-Based programs with religious requirements 

• Organizations that discriminate 

Do you fund private foundations, individuals or businesses? 

• No, our funding is generally limited to registered 501c3 nonprofit organizations 

Do you fund new nonprofit organizations?  

• Yes.  We require organizations to have completed at least one full fiscal year and filed a Form 990. 

Do you fund organizations in Washington?  

• Yes, provided the organization is eligible and serves communities within our field of membership. 

Do applicants need to be located in Oregon or Washington? 

• Organizations must serve communities within OnPoint’s service area in Oregon or Washington.  

How do I know if my organization aligns with your Impact Values?  

• OnPoint prioritizes partnerships and funding opportunities that create meaningful, measurable impact in the communities we serve. We consider how an organization’s mission and programs align with our Impact Values, along with our funding priorities. 

How do I know which Impact Value fits my work? 

• If you’re unsure, we encourage you to review our apply for funding webpage or contact our Community Relations team. 

What are your funding priorities?  

• Serving communities across our footprint 

• We prioritize programs that increase access and opportunity for historically underserved communities. 

• Alignment with our Impact Values 

• Demonstrating clear, measurable outcomes 

• Providing opportunities for employee engagement 

Do these priorities change? 

• While our Impact Values remain consistent, we may identify specific areas of emphasis in response to evolving community needs. 

Do you do multiyear grants? 

• No 

Are your grants general operating? 

• We provide general operating and program support grants 

How often can I apply? 

• Organizations can submit one application per calendar year.  

What are the reporting requirements? 

• We’d love to hear how our support is making an impact! You can complete our Community Impact Grantee Survey here. OnPoint does not have formal reporting requirements. 

When will I hear back about my application? 

• Application review timelines vary. Applicants will be notified within 60-90 days from the application close date or from the time the application is submitted.  

What if I still have questions? 

• If you cannot find the information you are looking for please reach out directly to community.relations@onpointcu.com