The Multnomah Athletic Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth through athletic participation, fostering confidence and character-building opportunities. It prioritizes support for communities and populations with limited access and resources, emphasizing the social, emotional, and physical benefits of athletics. By leading with collective resources and passion, the foundation aims to be a catalyst for connecting people and enhancing community engagement, focusing on diversity and inclusiveness in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
The grant program by the Multnomah Athletic Foundation focuses on enabling and expanding opportunities for youth, especially those who are economically disadvantaged and underserved, to participate in athletics. Giving priority to activities that offer greater access to sports, the foundation aims to support the development and sustainability of programs that bring social, emotional, and physical benefits to the community. The foundation provides grants for program development, operational support to strengthen organizational capacity and ensure sustainability, and limited funding for specific capital projects, including equipment and facilities. Eligible partners are those that serve youth with limited access or underserved communities, demonstrate effective program management, have viable long-term strategies, and need financial assistance to continue or expand their core services.