OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC
AI Summary
The Oregon Community Health Workers Association (OCHWA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking to support community health initiatives within Oregon. With a total of $1.6 million awarded to 11 grantees in 2025, OCHWA operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with OCHWA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Oregon Community Health Workers Association (ORCHWA) is the statewide professional association for community health workers (CHWs) in Oregon. ORCHWAs mission is to serve as a unified voice to empower and advocate for CHWs and their communities. ORCHWA holds a vision of CHWs being recognized as valued professionals, while working together to advance community health, social justice, and equity.
Cause Areas
1
Medical support services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Latino Network
$2M
32%
THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
$1.5M
24%
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC
$1.1M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$111.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$330.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC?
No. OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC give?
OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Colorado, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $111 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC make each year?
In 2025, OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC fund recently?
In 2025, OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Latino Network, THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, and URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC?
OREGON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ASSOC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.