Active Funding Requests
Last Updated: September 1st, 2026
The below are high level summaries of active ODFN funding requests listed newest to oldest by date of request. Active funding requests are no older than six months. For access to our more detailed Funding Tracker, please contact us.
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Charity HQ dba First Nations Veterinary
Request: $1,747
First Nations Veterinary is requesting emergency funding to help offset the unexpected costs incurred while responding to an urgent animal evacuation situation during the July 2026 Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, Oregon. During the fire, we were contacted regarding a woman whose home and animals were located within the Hagen Fire evacuation zone. With rapidly changing conditions and the area placed under a Level 3 evacuation order, immediate action was needed to help protect her dogs.
American Red Cross, Cascades Region
Request: $141,750
The Cascades Region of the Red Cross is requesting support for our response to the ongoing fires in Oregon. We are currently operating shelters in response to the following fires: Beachcomb & Bench Fires (Madras, Jefferson County), Grasshopper Fire (Maupin, Wasco County), Green Mountain Fire (Prineville, Crook County), Hagen Fire (Pendleton, Umatilla County), Second Flat Fire (Crane, OR, Harney County), and have a stand-by shelter prepared for the Shingle Fire (John Day, Grant County).
The City of Weston
Request: $128,000
Application Materials
We are seeking grant funding to install a full-service generator at our main city well. Project bids and estimates total in at $425,000. This generator is vital for the City of Weston, Oregon, and the surrounding areas in East Umatilla County. Our local fire service areas extend east to the Union County line along Highway 204 and this whole area all heavily depends on the local rural fire district, EURFR, headquartered in Weston. The fire district is essential for both our community and neighboring towns.
Oregon State University Extension & Engagement
Request: $27,000
Application Materials
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.
North Pendleton RFPA
Request: $75,000
We request $75,000 to finance a new-to-us Brush truck purchase and associated pumps, hoses and fittings. So far in 2026, North Pendleton RFPA has responded to one large fire at over 8,000 acres, and two mutual aid requests that were less than 10 acres. No structures were lost thus far. Response vehicles to fires this year have all been farmer or rancher owned vehicles or tractors, which are not equipped for fighting fires.