The Prosper Portland Office of Events & Film is proud to offer grant funding to support the production of events based in the city of Portland.
Donor Name: Portland Events and Film Office
State: Oregon
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/03/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $5,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
Grants are intended to advance the city’s economic and cultural revitalization through direct financial support.
Grant Priorities
- Prosper Portland is committed to making racial equity the foundation of their community and economic development work. They embrace values of authentic inclusion, transparency, and collaboration, and they direct their investments toward programs and approaches specifically focused on meeting the needs of diverse Portlanders.
- This fund prioritizes underrepresented communities; that is, people and places that historically and currently have not had equitable access to infrastructure, healthy environments, or housing choices. Disparities may be recognized in both services and outcomes.
Funding Information
- Grants will be up to $5,000 per qualifying applicant.
Use of Funds
- Funding is reserved for one-time expenditures related to presenting an event or event series. Qualifying examples include but are not limited to: street closure or park rental permits, paying contractors such as artists, musicians, vendors, and event producers, equipment rentals, marketing materials, food and drink for attendees or contractors.
- This funding is not intended to finance capital expenditures, infrastructure expenditures, or regular/ongoing operating expenditures. Funding may not be used for controlled substances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Events must take place in the city of Portland
- Applicants (funding recipients) must reside or be located in the city of Portland
- Applicants can be a non-profit, a business, or an individual
- All recipients must submit a W-9 to receive funds and will receive a 1099 at the end of the calendar year
- Non-profits and businesses must be registered with the state of Oregon
- Events must be open to the public, including those under 21 years of age
- Events must take place between April 1 and September 30, 2023.
For more information, visit Prosper Portland.