Apply for Help
Your Next Step™ helps people from all walks of life whose lives have been affected by financial roadblocks by providing small, one-time grants (up to $200) for temporary bill payment. Grant amounts vary from applicant to applicant depending on eligibility. You may be eligible for one of our grants if you meet the general criteria.
As a non-profit organization, Your Next Step is required by law to perform due diligence on all applications we receive prior to making a grant.
Before we can review an application we must have certain documentation.
In addition:
All resources through your state, county or local organizations, should be exhausted before seeking our assistance.
All resources through your state, county or local organizations, should be exhausted before seeking our assistance.
All documentation is completely confidential. All documentation must be received no later than 30 days after your application is filed or your application will become null and void.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility after reading the above please call 503-330-7755 and we will gladly answer your questions.
Apply Now! To apply for help, click here. Or if you prefer to mail an application, please download it, fill it out and mail it to:
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Guidelines: Please limit your story to 500 words or less. If you need more information on the type of grant you wish to apply for, please see Our Programs for the 2 types of grants we offer.
Photos: You may attach (or mail) up to 2 photos with your application. Photos should be in .jpg, .gif or .bmp format if you’re e-mailing them.











