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By the People, for the People
Northeast Oregon Organizations Awarded Wildhorse Foundation Grants
The Wildhorse Foundation distributed over $350,000 in grants to 25 organizations across the region.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Wildhorse Foundation, a community fund managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino, recently announced $353,606 in grant awards for the fourth quarter of 2025. A total of 25 organizations across Northeastern Oregon and Southeastern Washington received grants ranging from $2,000 to $30,000 for projects related to public health, public safety, arts, education, environmental protection, cultural activities, and salmon restoration.
Why it matters
The Wildhorse Foundation grants provide critical funding for a wide range of community organizations in Northeast Oregon, supporting initiatives that address local needs and priorities. The grants help strengthen the region's nonprofit sector and enable organizations to expand their impact.
The details
The grant recipients include the Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance, Boardman Fire Rescue District, Echo Heritage Association, Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center, Milton Freewater Valley Ambulance District, Umatilla Tribal Police Department, Mary's Outreach, Pendleton Cultural Foundation, InterMountain Educational Service District, Historic Rivoli Theater Performing Arts Center Restoration Coalition, Cat Utopia, Blue Mountain Community College, and Compost Casa, among others. The grants will fund projects such as emergency assistance for veterans, a new helicopter landing pad, cultural heritage preservation, historic building renovations, updated emergency radios, a police canine unit, vehicle replacements, cultural exchanges, educational programs, theater renovations, and composting equipment.
- The Wildhorse Foundation announced the grant awards in the fourth quarter of 2025.
- The grant application deadlines are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 each year.
The players
Wildhorse Foundation
A community fund managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino that makes grants available to eligible nonprofit, government, and Tribal organizations within the homeland area of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people.
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
The Tribal government that manages the Wildhorse Foundation in partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
The resort and casino that partners with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to manage the Wildhorse Foundation.
What’s next
The Wildhorse Foundation will continue to accept grant applications on a quarterly basis, with the next deadline on April 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The Wildhorse Foundation grants demonstrate the commitment of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Wildhorse Resort & Casino to supporting a diverse range of community organizations and initiatives in Northeast Oregon. These investments help strengthen the region's nonprofit sector and enable local organizations to address pressing needs and priorities.
