Active Funding Requests
Last Updated: August 7th, 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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REGION
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).
Latino Community Association
Request: $20,000
Application Materials
Latino Community Association is requesting funds for accessible emergency preparedness resources, clean air solutions, essential supplies, and culturally and linguistically appropriate communication to support vulnerable community members during wildfire smoke events and other emergencies. Specifically, LCA will provide portable air purifiers, emergency preparedness kits, and distribute essential supplies (canned food, grocery gift cards, infant formula, hygiene items, pet food).
Jefferson County Public Health
Request: $11,800
Application Materials
2026 Jefferson County wildfire and smoke response. Jefferson County Public Health is seeking support for current wildfire smoke response efforts and to strengthen the county’s ability to deploy emergency supplies where they are needed most. The request focuses on immediate wildfire smoke needs, evacuation support, geographically isolated communities, and maintaining essential operations if power disruptions occur.
Spray General Store
Request: $20,000
We are in need of financial support for the Wheeler County Search & Rescue team. Most of this team are volunteers and people are using their own vehicles, dozers and money for gas, food and water to fight this latest fire. They work 24/7 for weeks at a time and they are exhausted.
BetAIR
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).
Community Counseling Solutions
Request: $3,000
We provide air purifiers to our aging population and individuals with medical conditions that are adversely impacted by poor air quality and have run out due to high need with surrounding wildfire. They are $60/unit, we would purchase 50.
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.
Coos County Area Transportation District
Request: $2,300
Application Materials
Coos County Area Transportation District is requesting funding to purchase Premium Office Emergency Kits for employees who are responsible for maintaining and operating public transportation services during emergencies and disasters. These kits will provide essential emergency supplies that enable staff to remain safe, self-sufficient, and capable of continuing critical transit operations during disaster events.
Upstream Access
Request: $15,000
Upstream Access is requesting immediate emergency funding to respond to the rapidly growing extreme heat crisis impacting disabled community members and older adults across our region. Over the past four weeks alone, they have distributed nearly 100 heat-related emergency kits, and by June 16th, their current supply will be nearly exhausted.
Medical Teams International
Request: $190,000
Application Materials
While continuing to invest in community preparedness work, the near-term objective is to respond to disasters in the Pacific Northwest. Their goal is to alleviate suffering and mitigate the healthcare impact of disasters on displaced populations, and response work will focus on meeting the needs of medically fragile and AFN populations