Patterson Grant Survey

Lane County community leaders and members, please complete the survey below of our organization. We value the community's input to guide us on our application efforts to receive a 2026 grant award from the Patterson Family Foundation.

Last year our efforts paid off, as our grant we wrote for USD 482 was accepted and awarded $165,000.

To learn more about this year’s categories for the 2026 Patterson Family grants CLICK HERE.

Lane County Community Foundation

2026 Patterson Family Foundation Grant Assessment Survey

Community Leader Input for Grant Application Strategy

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input will help us identify which Patterson Family Foundation grant category and specific grant type would have the greatest impact on our community. Please rate each grant opportunity based on community need, your organization's capacity, and potential for long-term impact.
Respondent Information

2026 Patterson Grant Categories

Economic Opportunity
These grants focus on strengthening rural entrepreneurship, workforce development, and addressing systemic barriers to economic prosperity.
Grant Type 1
Not a Priority		 2 3 4 5
High Priority
Entrepreneurship & Business Support Mentorship, technical assistance, business development programs
Trades & Workforce Development Training programs, apprenticeships, upskilling, employer engagement
Innovation in Economic Opportunity Creative solutions addressing systemic barriers to jobs and prosperity
Rural Housing Solutions Collaboration Grant – long-term housing strategies for availability, affordability, quality
Healthcare
These grants expand access to healthcare services, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and promote prevention and wellness in rural communities.
Grant Type 1
Not a Priority		 2 3 4 5
High Priority
Primary & Specialty Care Access Provider recruitment, service availability, care infrastructure
Healthcare Workforce Opportunities Education, training, recruitment for healthcare careers
Mental Health Services Expanding services, care networks, prevention, reducing stigma
Chronic Disease Prevention & Education Prevention, early detection, screening, health education
Maternal Health Maternal-child health services, workforce expansion, training and equipment
Innovation in Healthcare New/pilot programs expanding access, designed for sustainability
Education
These grants strengthen literacy, career readiness, and lifelong learning opportunities for students and adults in rural communities.
Grant Type 1
Not a Priority		 2 3 4 5
High Priority
Literacy Advancement Foundational literacy, reading comprehension, family/community engagement
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Industry-relevant skills, certifications, employer partnerships
Early College Pathways High school + associate degree programs, postsecondary attainment
Adult Learning Literacy, workforce readiness, lifelong learning for adult learners
Community Engagement
These grants strengthen local leadership and support long-term community vitality through collaborative, locally-driven projects.
Grant Type 1
Not a Priority		 2 3 4 5
High Priority
Community Foundation Opportunities Collaboration Grant – match and capacity-building for foundations
Community Needs Resident retention, returning residents, enhancing spaces/services (max $250K)
Overall Category Ranking

Please rank the four main grant categories in order of priority for our community (1 = highest priority, 4 = lowest priority): *

Final Recommendations