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SoBac Mission

The South Benton Advisory Council (SoBAC) is on a mission to provide opportunities for local collaborations and sensible investment in our community and families. 

What is SoBac? 

History: In 2013, United Way received a fifteen-year bequest from the Margaret E. Hull Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation (the Hull Fund) to conduct United Way's mission work specifically to benefit residents of rural Benton County. To ensure investment of bequest funds meets the needs and desires of community members, United Way conducted a Needs Assessment in the rural south county communities of Alpine, Bellfountain, Glenbrook, Ingram Island, Irish Bend, and Monroe.

This exploratory assessment provided a first step in establishing relationships between United Way and South Benton County residents and leadership groups. It also informed United Way of the needs and assets of the assessed communities and where funding will have the greatest sustainable impact.

SoBac Investment Grant Funding

SoBac Funding is an Invitation funding investment only. The funding must be utilized for organizations in South Benton County Only. 

To better serve our communities, our organization has changed our grant cycle, now running from January 1 to December 31 each year. Here’s what you need to know:

2025 Investment Cycle
  • Grant application open: October 1st, 2024
  • Grant Application Closes: December 31st 2024
  • Application Review: January 2025 
  • Award Notification: December 2024
  • Payouts: January 31st, 2025
  • Reports
    • Interim Report: June 15th
    • Final Report: January 15th

Apply for SoBac Funding Here

SoBac funding is invitation only. Applicants who have been invited to apply for SoBac funding, can apply at the link below. 
Applicants should also use the provided Budget Sheet found below:

Reporting

Interim Report:
REPORT OPENS: May 15th.
REPORT DUE: June 15th
​*Timely reporting required to continue receiving 3rd or 4th quarter payments.
Final Report:
REPORT OPENS: December 15th
REPORT DUE: January 15th
​*Timely reporting is essential for receiving full funding throughout the year.
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CONTACT
PHONE | ​(541) 926-5432
OFFICE ADDRESS | 226 NW Hickory St, Albany, OR 97321
MAILING ADDRESS | PO Box 905, Albany, OR 97321
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