Request: $50,000
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A Greater Applegate is seeking funding to secure .65 FTE of staff time and some flexible funds to be used for travel and engagement events to continue the Applegate Wildfire Resilience Initiative and build out a larger network of support that connects hubs and neighborhoods across Williams, Applegate, Ruch, Murphy, and Wilderville (the five recognized but unincorporated communities of the Applegate Valley).

Request: $57,000
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The Jacksonville Fire Department is seeking $57,000 to purchase a replacement command pickup truck. Our current vehicle has reached the end of its useful service life and no longer reliably meets the demands of emergency response, incident command, wildfire operations, inspections, and daily department operations.

Request: $5,000
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Ashland is in the 97th percentile of wildfire risk in the country. After an unusually dry winter, we are at extreme risk of wildfire. We applied for major funding from Oregon Health Authority to begin implementation of the city's newly approved Community Wildfire Protection Plan but this was unsuccessful. " To lower Ashland's risk profile, the residential area must become “a fuel break — not a fuel source,” according to the plan. So we are getting a modest (completely unfunded) start by initiating a grassroots peer-to-peer initiative to organize neighbors to reduce wildfire risks and improve evacuation safety.

Request: $1,750

We plan to buy filters, fans, and tape for 25 air filtration kits for Ashland Fire & Rescue who will use those resources to the community including BetAIR's educational pamphlets and information on how to build these simple filters The requested funds will cover the cost of materials for 25 kits, which are roughly ~$70 each (including shipping costs).

Request: $27,000
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We want to supply box fan filters to improve air quality for smoke impacted people. We are working with local red cross organizations, fire districts, county emergency managers. We are the local trusted technical expertise and can provide education on building these fans.

Request: $200,000
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Capital Campaign to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve access to essential services for rural residents in Evans Valley, Oregon. Therefore, we are retrofitting our current facility and adding a community resource center that is ADA accessible as a public meeting or training space to serve seniors, people with disabilities, and residents with mobility limitations to participate in safety, health, and preparedness programs.

Request: $30,000
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Jackson County Community Long Term Recovery Group requests $30,000 in bridge funding to sustain staff and operating expenses that support Rogue Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster, RV COAD. RV COAD staff support member organizations before disasters by providing training, tools, planning support, partner coordination, and shared resources.

Request: $20,000
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We have leads on used water tenders from other fire districts, and would love to find a new or nearly new vehicle that could be customized to fit our particular need, rugged gravel roads, steep forest roads with little access or egress. Without the Prospect RFPD, the nearest fire response would be 30–45 minutes away, placing the community at even greater risk.