Community Grants

The Corvallis Community Thrift Shop allocates funds to nonprofit (tax status 501c3) organizations that contribute to the betterment of Benton County communities.

90 years supporting our community

Since 1930 the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop has awarded scholarships benefiting students attending Oregon State University, and has also allocated grants to nonprofits in Benton County to contribute to the betterment of the community.

Community grants are made possible by proceeds from the Corvallis Community Thrift Shop and by donations from individuals or organizations. Contact us to learn more about how your donations can make an impact on local student sand Benton County 501(c)(3) organizations.

Grant applications are closed.

Applicants will receive decisions no later than October 31, 2024.

If your organization received a grant in the fall of 2023:

Grant Application

The Corvallis Community Thrift Shop is pleased to announce the opening of our annual grants awarding cycle.

2024 Grants Awarding Cycle dates:

  • August 1, 2024: Applications open on this website
  • September 1, 2024: Last day to submit an application
  • October 31, 2024: Applicants will receive decisions no later than this date
  • June 30, 2025: Grant Evaluation Forms must be submitted in order to be eligible to apply for the 2025 Grants Cycle

For additional information please contact Mary Severs at thriftshopgrants@gmail.com.

Grant Guidelines

We are pleased to fund:

We do not fund:

Requests must list individual prices for each item that is requested. If you are requesting multiple items, please list them in priority order.