Community Builder
About the OnPoint Community Builder award
The Community Builder Award aims to provide funding for schools to complete projects that enrich the school, students, and faculty. The award grants four schools a $2,000 prize, while one lucky school—determined by online community votes—receives a $5,000 prize.
When selecting finalists, the following criteria are considered:
Creativity and community
Will the project inspire creativity and strengthen the sense of community?
Broad segment
Will the project reach a broad segment of the school community?
Matching cost
Can the project be completed with the $2,000 or $5,000 Community Builder Award? If not, what is the plan to raise any outstanding funds needed?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
How does this project incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Who is eligible?
OnPoint accepts project applications for the Community Builder Awards from public, private, or charter K-12 schools in the following counties:
Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill.
Washington: Clark and Skamania.
How can schools apply for the Community Builder award?
Applications for the 2025 Community Builder Award will be accepted starting February 18, 2025.
To start your application, please complete the information below.
Applications must be submitted by a representative of the school staff, faculty, or parent group with the approval of the school’s administrator or principal.
In addition to school and contact information, you will be asked to provide a description of the event, including how it will inspire creativity, foster community, and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will also need to submit supporting documents and a photo that summarizes your request.
Please note that if your school project is chosen as a winner, you will be required to send a representative to our OnPoint Prize reception on May 22, 2025.