How it Works

2
Write a Mission Statement
Students write a brief guiding statement outlining their grantmaking priorities for the year.


3
Fundraise
Groups are challenged to raise $1,500. The CARE Foundation will match the money raised 10:1 (up to $15,000)!
4
Nonprofits Submit Applications
Groups can conduct their own research into Oregon nonprofits that are mission-aligned and invite them to submit an application. Nonprofits can also apply directly to a mission statement without an invitation through the public web submission portal on our website.


5
Review Nonprofit Applications
Groups develop their own evaluation criteria and review applications, selecting 4-6 organizations for interviews.
6
Interview Nonprofits
Students schedule and conduct an interview or site visit with each of their top nonprofit picks, using interview questions they develop.


7
Choose Grantees
Students decide which nonprofit(s) will receive their funds and how much each will receive.
8
Celebrate!
Grantmakers present their checks to the grant recipients at the CommuniCare Grant Awards Ceremony.
