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Multnomah County Parenting Programs - Funding Opportunity
Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) is pleased to announce our 2025 Multnomah County Parenting Education Programming Grants Funding Opportunity.
OPEC is seeking applications from multiple agencies/organizations that have capacity to deliver evidence-based, culturally-specific, and/or culturally responsive parenting education class series and parental supports to parents and caregivers of children birth to 18 years old in Multnomah County Oregon.
OPEC is a multi-year initiative supporting expansion of access to high-quality parenting programs and a stronger and more coordinated parenting education system statewide. Currently, there are 16 OPEC hubs providing services to all counties in Oregon, with the exception of Multnomah County. At this time, community assessment for the feasibility of a hub continues in this region. In the meantime, we remain dedicated to supporting families in Multnomah County and, with this opportunity, aim to support organizations offering parenting programming in Multnomah County. To learn more about OPEC, current Hubs, and impact, visit our website.
We are currently accepting funding requests, up to $25,000, from nonprofit organizations, schools, or public entities serving residents of Multnomah County. Eligible projects must aim to increase positive, measurable outcomes for parents/caregivers and their children residing in Multnomah County, OR. Interested organizations can learn more about this opportunity and find applications instructions in the documents below.
There are two rounds of funding awards for this opportunity.
- Applications submitted by December 2, 2024 will receive notice by December 17, 2024.
- Applications submitted by February 10, 2025 will receive notice by March 1, 2025.
OPEC aims to create a space that is welcoming and inclusive, where all people are valued for their identities, including for their gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, abilities, languages and lived experiences. Proposals from diverse partners, culturally-specific organizations and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Please share this invitation widely within your community and networks.
Full Application and Directions
Multnomah Co Parenting Programs - Application Submission Link
After you submit, the OSU-OPEC Team will confirm receipt of your application materials as soon as possible (1-2 business days). If you have any questions about submitting, please reach out to [email protected]
First Round Applications are due Monday, December 2, 2024 by 5:00pm.
Second Round Applications are due Friday February 10, 2025 by 5:00pm
About OPEC Hubs
The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) supports a statewide network of parenting "Hubs." As part of their role, OPEC Hubs:
- Provide infrastructure to support parenting education efforts across their region, serving as a “go-to” place for families and community partners related to parenting resources and programs, support professional development opportunities for parenting education professionals, and collect data
- Foster community collaboration to coordinate parenting programs across community partners, build relationships between cross-sector partners, and leverage available resources in support of families
- Expand access to and normalize parenting education programs through a combination of direct service and mini-grants to partner organizations to meet the needs of all families in their communities. OPEC Hubs support a blend of universal and targeted parenting programs that are evidence-/research-based and culturally-responsive
The OPEC Logic Model illustrates the strategies, outputs, and outcomes of this work.
Ready to get connected? Your local OPEC Hub can connect you with in-person and remote parenting classes, workshops, resources, and family events in your community.
For OPEC Hubs
Access the OPEC Digital Hub Guidebook
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