Clackamas ESD was proud to help distribute $50 million in state grants to community organizations providing summer learning and enrichment opportunities to children. More than 375 organizations throughout Oregon received grants ranging from $12,500 to $400,000 through the summer program approved during the 2022 Oregon legislative session. A diverse group of 21 Clackamas County organizations received grants:
- AGE+US
- AntFarm, Inc
- ASD Oregon
- Autism Family Support of Rural Clackamas County
- Camp Namanu
- Camp Yakety Yak
- Chabad of Lake Oswego
- City of Oregon City
- Clackamas Women’s Services
- Friends of Tryon Creek
- International Leadership Academy
- Lakewood Center for the Arts
- Maayan Torah Day School
- Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp
- North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District
- Northwest Housing Alternatives
- Oregon Repertory Singers
- Oregon Village Summer Camps
- Todos Juntos
- Wind & Oar Boat School
- Youth Music Project
Reports on the impact of grant dollars are due in October, and we look forward to seeing how these special summer funds supported children. The state grant program was managed by the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts, and Clackamas ESD served as the fiscal agent.
