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:
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.