The Portland Parks Foundation’s Small Grants Program awards financial support to community-based organizations within the city of Portland who foster equitable access to the urban parks, natural areas, community gardens and community recreation centers.
Donor Name: Portland Parks Foundation
State: Oregon
City: Portland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
With the small grants, PPF focuses on the people and organizations working to fill these gaps. They intentionally prioritize organizations supporting low-income populations, communities of color, and other historically marginalized groups.
What you can apply for
- General Operating Support (Unrestricted funding) for organizations that are clearly aligned with PPF’s equity mission.
- Project Specific Support for eligible programming that is planned to take place within 12 months of receiving the grant.
- Examples of projects PPF considers competitive include, but are not limited to:
- PP&R permitted collaborative events in parks.
- Virtual engagement that builds relationships for multi-generational, multicultural Portland residents with natural spaces and parks.
- Targeted marketing or capacity building (i.e. staffing/COVID related equipment)
- Community gardens support
- Community-based TLC, such as seasonal clean-ups or plant care.
Funding Information
- PPF offers $2,000 grants.
- Funded programs completed Within 12 months of award notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Community-based/grassroots organizations who care for or provide programming in public parks, nature spaces, community gardens or community centers THAT ARE:
- Located within the city of Portland AND AREA
- 501(c)(3) organization, or a non-501(c)(3) organization applying with a fiscal sponsor,
- AND HAS Not received Small Grants Funds from PPF for the last 12 months.
For more information, visit PPF.