One of the most common reasons applications fail is applying to a program your organization isn't eligible for. Eligibility requirements vary significantly by funder, program, and even funding cycle. Below is a breakdown of what the major funders in Oregon require.
HRSA — Community Health Center Programs
Federal — Direct Award
Eligible Organization Types
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- FQHC Look-Alikes
- Tribal and Urban Indian Health Centers (for specific programs)
Required Registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration with current UEI
- Grants.gov account with Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)
- HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) registration
Compliance Prerequisites
- Section 330 program requirements (for existing grantees)
- Board composition requirements (51%+ consumer majority)
- Sliding fee discount program in place
SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Programs
Federal — Direct Award & State Pass-Through
Eligible Organization Types
- Community behavioral health agencies
- OHA-licensed mental health and SUD providers
- Tribal behavioral health programs
- Community health centers with integrated behavioral health
Required Registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration with current UEI
- Grants.gov account
- OHA behavioral health licensure (for pass-through awards)
Compliance Prerequisites
- Evidence-based practice implementation capability
- Data collection and reporting systems (GPRA/NOMS)
- Cultural competency plan
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) — State Awards
State — Pass-Through & Direct
Eligible Organization Types
- OHA-licensed behavioral health agencies in Oregon
- Medicaid-enrolled providers (Oregon Health Plan)
- Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs)
- Tribal health programs (government-to-government basis)
Required Registrations
- Oregon Business Registry (Secretary of State)
- OHA licensure (if applicable)
- Active SAM.gov (for federally-funded pass-throughs)
Compliance Prerequisites
- State contract compliance history
- Financial audit (annual or biennial depending on award size)
- Oregon Health Plan compliance (if Medicaid-enrolled)
ACF — Community Action & Family Services
Federal — Direct Award & State Pass-Through
Eligible Organization Types
- Designated Community Action Agencies (CAAs)
- Head Start/Early Head Start grantees
- Tribal organizations (for CSBG tribal set-aside)
- State-recognized anti-poverty organizations
Required Registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration with current UEI
- Grants.gov account
- State CAA designation (for CSBG)
Compliance Prerequisites
- CSBG Organizational Standards compliance
- Community Needs Assessment (completed within 3 years)
- Board tripartite structure (for CAAs)
CCO Eligibility — Oregon Medicaid Managed Care
State — Coordinated Care Model
Eligible Organization Types
- Organizations contracted with a CCO as a network provider
- CCOs themselves (for OHA-directed grant programs)
- Community-based organizations partnering with CCOs on health-related social needs
Required Registrations
- Oregon Business Registry (Secretary of State)
- OHA provider enrollment
- CCO network credentialing
Compliance Prerequisites
- CCO contract compliance
- Oregon Health Plan quality metrics alignment
- Community health improvement plan participation
Private Foundations — Oregon & Pacific Northwest
Foundation — Direct Award
Eligible Organization Types
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Government agencies (varies by foundation)
Required Registrations
- IRS determination letter (501(c)(3))
- Oregon charity registration (Department of Justice)
Compliance Prerequisites
- Current 990 filing
- Annual report or financial statements
- Geographic alignment with foundation service area
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