Lane County's Equity Program dedicates part of its budget to investing & participating in local community events/festivals/projects that support & celebrate historically marginalized or underrepresented groups each year.
Please fill out this form for your event/project to be considered.
*Funds for this year has been distributed - no funding is currently available*
- Community organizations, local governments, and individuals are invited to apply
- Program staff will notify you whether or not we can fund your request
- Please Note: The event funds available vary yearly, depending on the program's budget
Examples of Events & Projects supported:
- Black Cultural Festival (2022, 2023)
- Juneteenth Celebration (2023, 2024 - canceled, 2025)
- Eugene Pride (2023, 2024, 2025)
- TransPonder Gala (2023)
- Eugene-Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund (2023, 2024)
- Florence Rhododendron Festival - ASL translation (2024)
- Guy Lee Elementary Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Event (2024, 2025)
- 75th Across the Bridge Commemoration Event (2024)
- Shimizu Photography's Portraits of Oregon Project (2025)
- Community Supported Shelter's CommuniTea Fundraiser (2025)
- NAMI Lane County's NAMIWalks Event (2025)