CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS: The inaugural Cornelius 2026-2027 Community Grants application deadline of Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local Cornelius time has passed. The program description below is retained for historical reference; prospective applicants should monitor the City’s official page for any separately announced future cycle.
Cornelius Community Grants — Inaugural 2026–2027 Cycle
The City of Cornelius, Oregon, offers a new annual competitive Community Grants program for eligible local-serving nonprofit organizations supporting the physical, mental, emotional or spiritual well-being of people who live within Cornelius city limits. This is direct applicant grant funding, not government procurement. The city plans its first grant selections in December 2026, subject to the availability and approval of city budget funds.
Individual Grants and Program Funding
Eligible organizations may apply for up to $2,500 per applicant. The city projects up to $10,000 total across its inaugural 2026–2027 awards. The $10,000 figure is the total program funding pool, not the amount available to any one organization. Each organization may submit only one application for this funding cycle. Awards are discretionary and contingent on the City’s available approved budget. The City has not stated a mandatory matching-funds percentage, a standard reimbursement-only requirement, or a guaranteed award amount in its published instructions.
Eligibility and Allowable Use
Only organizations recognized as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. Their funded program or activity must serve people and families who reside inside the municipal boundaries of Cornelius. A nonprofit’s mailing address alone does not establish that its project will serve eligible Cornelius residents; applicants should identify the specific local population and impact. The simple city application asks for a program description and a clear proposed budget, including anticipated expenses such as program supplies, personnel time, or services. The grant cannot be assumed to cover expenses outside the approved activities. Neither other nonprofit classifications, individuals nor for-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicants in the official grant rules.
Application Deadline and Submission
Friday, October 30, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. The City’s published guidance does not explicitly state a time-zone abbreviation; applicants should follow the City’s local deadline and submit early.
For historical reference, the inaugural cycle used the official two-page Cornelius Community Grant Application. Provide the organization’s legal name, EIN, mailing address, contact person and contact information, certify its 501(c)(3) status, explain how its services benefit people inside Cornelius city boundaries, identify the activity or program seeking support, and present the itemized funding request up to $2,500.
The application requires a 250-word-or-shorter explanation of the community benefit, a specific statement of how impact will be measured, and a signed and dated certification. During the now-closed application period, applicants were required to submit the completed form to the City Recorder at cityrecorder@corneliusor.gov by the official October 30 deadline. The City states that staff will review completeness and eligibility in November, the City Council will make selections in December 2026, funding will be distributed in January 2027, and recipients must submit a brief impact report in August 2027.
Official Sources
City of Cornelius 2026–2027 Community Grants program, eligibility and timeline; controlling official two-page grant application PDF. Research verified October 24, 2026. Check the City page for amendments or funding-status changes before submitting.