Civic Engagement & Community Services
Civic Engagement & Community Services
Building strong communities for all
The needs of the Pacific Northwest are diverse, but the vision is the same: a place where every individual is welcomed, established, and empowered to thrive. The Murdock Trust partners with nonprofits to build strong communities and strengthen democracy, together cultivating a region where every person feels hope and steps into opportunity.
A few of the areas in Civic Engagement & Community Services we fund include:
Campus Ministries · Community & Economic Development · Food Support · Foster Care · Immigrant & Refugee · Public Policy · Retreat Centers · Think Tanks · Transitional Housing
Civic Engagement & Community Services Grantee Stories
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Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Through employment and training programs, legal services, language support, and culturally specific centers, IRCO supports connection between refugees, immigrants, and the community at large to promote a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multi-ethnic society.
MoFi
New technology tripled the lending capacity and decreased processing time for this Montana-based nonprofit, helping small business owners support their families and serve their communities.
Constructing Hope
A new workforce training center facility will help rebuild the lives of more people in the Portland community by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry.
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
This Center in Boise promotes respect for human dignity and diversity through education, with the aim to foster individual responsibility to work for justice and peace.
Community development and civic engagement help strengthen the foundations of our society and work toward a more level playing field for all.
Rudy Carrasco, Senior Director, Civic Engagement & Community Services
Grant Opportunities
The Trust offers strategic project grants that build capacity for nonprofits in the Civic Engagement & Community Services sector. If your organization is looking to invest in capital growth, equipment and technology, or program and staff, learn more about our grant opportunities.
