Help for the Helpers
The Coquille Indian Tribe established its Community Fund in order to share the proceeds of The Mill Casino • Hotel with organizations that benefit the residents of southwestern Oregon. The fund seeks to strengthen the community by improving opportunities and lives throughout the region.
Our Mission
“The Coquille Tribal Community Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to organizations that make lasting contributions to the communities we serve. We believe through this spirit of giving we allow our communities to grow and prosper.”
Want to Apply or Log In?
The fund is accepting applications for a special 2021 grant cycle from March 1 to March 31. Learn more
Click here to start your online profile and apply for a grant.
Click here to log in to an existing organizational profile.
*If you are unsure whether your organization has an existing profile, please contact the fund at jackiechambers@coquilletribe.org or (541) 756-0904, ext. 1201.
2020 Grants
Seventy-one organizations received more than $366,000 from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund in March 2020.
We think all our grantees are pretty special. Here’s a sampling of 2020 grants that illustrates how Community Fund dollars work to improve our community.
Previous Grants
About Tribal Giving
Other Coquille Tribal donations
The Community Fund targets projects that will make a clear difference for daily life in the Coos Bay area and throughout southwestern Oregon. It’s one of several ways the Coquille Tribe contributes to the community.
Our Board of Trustees
♦ Linda Mecum, Coquille Tribal Council Secretary
♦ Melissa Cribbins, Coos County Commissioner (Governor Appointed)
♦ Gary Leif, Oregon State representative
♦ Terri Porcaro, CEDCO & CEO of The Mill Casino
♦ Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
♦ Jon Ivy, Tribal member representative
♦ Scott LaFevre, Tribal member representative
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