RIDGEFIELD — The Ridgefield-based Greater Portland Area Chapter of National AMBUCS was among 23 nonprofits and schools recently awarded grants through the Nike Community Impact Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
A total of $300,000 was awarded in the latest round of funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in the Portland area. AMBUCS chapters nationally provide therapeutic tricycles to individuals unable to operate a traditional bike, awards academic scholarships for therapists and performs community service for people with disabilities.
The 2019 Nike Community Impact Fund grant cycle is open, with applications due Nov. 30. Guidelines and an online application are at communityimpact.nike.com/ncif#/portland-metro.