General Fund Grant

Current Status

City Council approved funding recommendations for the 2025-2027 General Fund Grant on February 18, 2026. The next funding availability is anticipated to be late-Summer 2027.

About the Program

The mission of the City General Fund Grant (GFG) Program is to provide funding to support outside agencies and organizations that care for the needs of Medford residents with programs and services the City itself either cannot, or does not, provide due to lack of facilities, staffing, funding, or other limitations. On November 18, 2021, City Council approved funding priorities, establishing 100% of this funding to be allocated to social and health service organizations and agencies that provide essential safety net services to the citizens of Medford.

Eligible applicants must be a 501(c) (3) non-profit or other eligible tax exempt organizations which provide essential safety net services to City of Medford residents. 

The City defines essential safety net services as those providing assistance for:

  • Emergency care 
  • Rape crisis intervention
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Job training
  • Budget counseling and financial services
  • Legal services
  • Shelter for women and children
  • Homeless prevention services
  • Programs for the homeless
  • Rental and move-in assistance
  • Nutrition programs
  • Mental and/or physical health care
  • Support for victims of domestic violence
  • Senior and youth services
  • Child care

The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) reviews applications for funding and makes recommendations to City Council for approval.

For more information about the City General Fund Grant (GFG) program, please contact the Housing and Community Development Division at hcd@cityofmedford.org or call (541) 774-2380.