Scholarships/Grants

FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP

PFLAG Lower Columbia is pleased to announce the Founders Scholarship which honors the courageous and visionary leaders who founded of the chapter in 2004. The initial Founders Scholarship will be awarded in Spring/Summer 2026. All applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
Individuals who:
- Identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC communities, and
- Live in or are from one of five Lower Columbia counties:
-- Columbia and Clatsop in Oregon
-- Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, and Pacific in Washington, and
- Have been active in support of 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC communities, and
- Currently attend or have been accepted to a trade school or college/university

Founders Scholarship Application

Founders Scholarship Application

GRANTS

PFLAG Lower Columbia offers $200 grants to GSA clubs, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who support diversity values.

Applicant Eligibility and Procedures:
- Lives (individuals) or operates (organizations) in one of five Lower Columbia area counties: Columbia and Clatsop in Oregon and Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum in Washington
- Applies for grants using the online Organizational PFLAG Lower Columbia Grant Application form or Individual PFLAG Lower Columbia Grant Application form. (To be added soon)
- May receive one grant per calendar year.
- Amount of grant is limited to $200 unless the Board approves another amount.
- The applicant’s mission and proposed project or use of the funds must align with the mission of PFLAG Lower Columbia.
- The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors reviews applications and either approves or disapproves applications.
- Recipients of PFLAG Lower Columbia grants must agree to the following: Neither the recipient organization, nor its agents, will unlawfully discriminate in employment or contracting practices, volunteer opportunities, or advocacy efforts on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Organizational Grant Application

Individual Grant Application

PFLAG Chapter Only Grant Application

The Janus House of Cowlitz County

~ The Janus House is a drop-in outreach center for youth and young adults (ages 12-24) who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to Janus Youth Program of Cowlitz County.
~ Board members Dale (L) and Debbie (R) presented a donation check to Janus House staff (L to R) Georgia, Stevan, and Program Supervisor Tynna.

Emergency Support Shelter

~ The Emergency Support Shelter (ESS) of Longview offers services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, families with children experiencing homelessness, homeless youth, and individuals affected by crimes, including those seeking legal and medical support.
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to persons to the Emergency Support Shelter of Longview.
~ Board member Dale presented a donation check to ESS Executive Director Shir-a, Development Director Sara, and Operations Director Felina.

Micronesia High School Mentorship

~ The Micronesia High School Mentorship program is sponsored by the Ethnic Support Council. It offers academic support, career preparation, drug and alcohol prevention education, and cultural enrichment activities to local Micronesian high school students.
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to Ethic Support Council for the Micronesia Mentorship Program.
~ Board members Shannon (L) and Dale (R) presented a donation check to the Ethnic Support Council staff: Annette, Chuukeese interpreter, Sally, Community Out Reach Coordinator, and Mikie, Executive Director.

Closet Cleaners

~ The Closet Cleaners is an LGBTQ+ youth group in Astoria sponsored by the Lower Columbia Q Center.
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to Lower Columbia Q Center for The Closet Cleaners.
~ Board member Dale (R) presented a donation check for the Closet Cleaners to the Q Center Executive Director, Benedetto (L).

The Beacon

~ The Beacon is a youth group that provides a safe environment to promote recovery and develop life skills sponsored by The Jordan Project.
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to The Jordan Project for The Beacon.
- Board members Megan (L) and Carla (R) presented a donation check for The Beacon to The Jordan Project founder Aliza Mooney (center).

Triple Point

~ Triple Point is a support group for Clark County LGBTQ+ youth sponsored by Akin (formerly Children's Home Society).
~ The PFLAG Lower Columbia Board of Directors voted to donate $1,000 to Akin for Triple Point.
~ Board member Shannon (L) presented a donation check for Triple Point to Akin staff. Shown with Shannon are Triple Point leaders (L to R) Connie, Hillary, and Sammee.