Eligibility for Funding Opportunities

Eligibility for grants from OpenRoad Foundation is determined through an application process for qualifying organizations in the Foundation’s market area with programs that support one of the three key Giving Pillars.

OpenRoad Foundation does not fund the following:

  • Sports Teams

  • Political Organizations

  • Private or Corporate Foundations

  • Community Foundations, unless for programmatic support

  • Private (fee based) elementary or secondary schools

  • Individual federated appeal member agencies (e.g., the United Way)

  • Trade associations, advocacy organizations, Chambers of Commerce, or professional organizations

  • Organizations with values, purposes, or policies that conflict with ORF or ORAG values

  • Religious or sectarian programs, unless they are engaged in a significant project or program that will benefit the entire community

  • Endowment or memorial campaigns

  • Conferences or golf tournaments

  • Advertising or promotional campaigns

  • Travel related costs or events