2026/27 Native & Tribal Fisheries Grant Application

2026/27 Native & Tribal Community Fisheries (NTF) Infrastructure Support Application

Through this program Oregon Food Bank aims to support communities disproportionately impacted by hunger. This support is to acknowledge existing disparities and uplift those who access the Columbia River to catch, process, and/or distribute fish throughout the States of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Please read our Guidelines and FAQ on this program before applying.
Contact information
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business Name (if applicable)
If someone else is helping you fill this out, please have them put their name and contact info Here. (This is in case we have questions and can connect with them on your behalf )
Do you give this person permission to speak on your behalf?

Other
Address (Our system requires an up to date address, even if you are signed up for Direct Deposit. Please put an address where you could receive a check or your current mailing address.)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Have you received funds from Oregon Food Bank before?

Other
Demographic Information

This program is for Native & Tribal Fishers who are a duly enrolled member of one of the Treaty Tribes and have a Tribal ID. To assess eligibility for this grant at this time, we are refering to the Sovereign Tribal Fish and Wildlife Codes. (Detailed in the FAQ)
Select the Tribe you are enrolled in:
Tribal ID Number
What does exercising your Treaty Right mean to you?
in place of asking what your mission and vision is. You can answer that if it is easier.
(Optional) How do you identify your gender?
Priority Equity Communities Questions (following 3)

We are collecting this data as these groups are also a part of communities that we center in our work. Seeing the intersectionality of ones identity allows for further wrap around support if necessary.
Do you identify as transgender or gender non-conforming?
Do you identify as an immigrant and/or refugee? (please select all that apply)
Do you identify as a single mom or single caregiver?
Mini-Grant Portion

Oregon Food Bank recognizes the need for grants like this and will work to continue to fund as many people as we can while still making an impact on your work. Applying for this grant should align with supporting your business through gaining resources, education, market support and/or equipment needs. These funds unfortunately aren't for things like purchasing ice or gas.
Select the funding priority that best matches your project:
How do you see this grant impacting your business and/or livelihood?
What are you planning on purchasing? Put budget here and include item descriptions & cost. See example below and more Example Budgets in FAQ
If submitting a reimbursement put N/A as an answer for this question
*If it is easier please feel free to use this table to enter your budget.
Reimbursement Request: What are you looking to get reimbursed for and why? State item(s) and cost. For necessary 2026 season purchases made after April 1, 2026 with receipt ONLY.
We are offering this option since we opened the grant later than usual this season.
*Required if asking for a reimbursement* Upload receipt(s) that show items you are requesting reimbursement for and eligible dates. (If you are having issues uploading here email them to communitygrowers@oregonfoodbank.org)

Can be pictures or screenshots of quotes or online carts
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What is your total amount requested? (Up to $5,000. Should match your budget or reimbursement request)
When do you plan to purchase your requested items?
Anything else that you would like to add?
Should be Empty:

2026/27 Native & Tribal Community Fisheries (NTF) Infrastructure Support Application

Contact information

Demographic Information

Priority Equity Communities Questions (following 3)

Mini-Grant Portion