Proposals sought to fund innovative projects supporting older adults, people with disabilities

Salem, OR  ̶  Proposals are now being accepted through OregonBuys for Innovation Fund projects.  

The Request for Grant Proposal solicitation is for innovative projects supporting older adults and people with disabilities. Of the $3 million available for projects, at least $2 million will be designated for equity-related proposals serving Oregonians who have experienced barriers in accessing services and supports.

Successful projects will be funded following a competitive process that is being managed by the Oregon Office of Contracts and Procurement. For more information:

Visit the OregonBuys web page and the page for the project at this link: #S-10000-00002389.
Find OregonBuys resources by visiting this link: instructions and guides.
Attend a voluntary pre-proposal informational webinar at 1 p.m. Pacific on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Details on how to join this informational webinar, which is not mandatory for applicants, are the following:  
• Online: Join the meeting 
• By phone: 1-971-277-2343; Conference ID: 765517429# or use one-touch-dialing at +19712772343, 765517429#; with Conference ID: 765 517 429#

For all applicant questions about this opportunity or the informational webinar, including questions about accessibility during the informational meeting, contact Tabrina McPherson at [email protected] or 1-971-208-4130.

For additional background information on the Innovation Fund, visit the Oregon Department of Human Services web page on funding opportunities with the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities.