Friends of KSLM
Community Impact Grants

Community Impact Grants for local nonprofits.

Helping mission-aligned organizations increase visibility, educate the public, and connect with community support.

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Program Overview

A transparent, mission-aligned program.

Friends of KSLM offers free or supported media messaging to qualifying nonprofits. Awards are based on public, written criteria and reviewed by an independent Board of Directors.

Public criteria

Eligibility and selection are written and publicly available.

Mission alignment

Awards focus on charitable and educational outcomes.

Independent review

Reviewed by the Friends of KSLM Board or committee.

Public benefit

Programs serve community impact, not private benefit.

What Support May Include

Practical, mission-focused outreach.

Public service messaging

Share your mission with neighbors who want to help.

Event promotion

Get the word out about upcoming community events.

Volunteer recruitment awareness

Reach community members ready to give time and skill.

Donation need awareness

Amplify urgent needs for food, supplies, or funds.

Workshop visibility

Promote educational and civic engagement opportunities.

Storytelling support

Help shape clear, compelling messages about your work.

Eligibility

Who can apply.

Organizations that align with the following are encouraged to apply.

  • Serves the Willamette Valley
  • Operates for charitable or educational purposes
  • Supports areas such as health, education, housing, food, counseling, youth, families, or civic engagement
  • Can provide basic organization and program information
  • Agrees to public, mission-aligned messaging standards
Selection Process

A clear path from application to outcomes.

  1. Step 1
    Submit Application
  2. Step 2
    Board or Committee Review
  3. Step 3
    Mission Alignment Evaluation
  4. Step 4
    Grant Approval
  5. Step 5
    Campaign or Support Plan Created
  6. Step 6
    Outcomes Reviewed
Application

Apply for Community Impact Support.

This is a concept form. Submissions will not be processed at this time.

Program Oversight & Public Benefit

Independent oversight. Transparent stewardship.

The Friends of KSLM Board of Directors oversees grant awards, program outcomes, and financial stewardship. Programs are designed to serve public charitable and educational outcomes, not private benefit. Media arrangements are documented at fair market value, discounted nonprofit rate, or in-kind contribution where appropriate.

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