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Find similar grantsPortland Parks Foundation Small Grants Program is sponsored by Portland Parks Foundation. Provides financial support to community-based organizations in Portland that promote equitable access to urban parks, natural areas, community gardens, and recreation centers.
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Small Grants Program — Portland Parks Foundation 2026 Small Grant Applications are closed. Ben Brink/Portland Parks & Recreation 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 our urban parks, natural areas, community gardens and community recreation centers.
The program is founded on a generous bequest from Nancy Hebb Freeman, an artist, hiker and lover of Portland parks. Our motto is “ We help people help parks ” because we know that our parks support so many of our personal and community needs.
Parks can improve mental and physical health, serve critical green infrastructure functions, contribute to economic development, act as links in transportation networks, host cultural and social activities, and help give communities a sense of place. [1] Yet many Portland residents still lack equal access to parks that feel welcoming and safe.
They struggle to find well-maintained parks that are designed and programmed to meet their particular needs, based on input from their community. With our small grants, PPF focuses on the people and organizations working to fill these gaps. We intentionally prioritize organizations supporting low-income populations, communities of color, and other historically marginalized groups.
Please see below for grant guidelines, deadlines, the application, and examples of past grant recipients. Also, please feel free to call or email PPF for more information—we’re happy to hear from you. You will find contact information below.
PPF offers $2,000 grants each cycle . Don’t forget to check out our annual Parks Champion Award , which recognizes volunteers who provide outstanding volunteer service to a park, community center, natural area, or community garden.
Each year, PPF makes a grant of $1,500 on the recommendation of the award recipient to a community organization that aligns with PPF’s vision to help Portland communities create more equitable access to nature, play, health, and places of connection. [1] Urban Park Systems: Emerging Funding Strategies and Tools. Matt Eldridge Kimberly Burrowes Patrick Spauster.
July 2019. Urban Institute (Elevate the Debate) Small Grant Program Application Form and Guidelines: Proposals are accepted during two separate periods each year: Award decisions announced: Funded programs completed: March 1 - April 15 (deadline) Fall Cycle is on hold for the foreseeable future. Within 8 weeks after proposal deadlines.
(For distribution purposes, funds are typically sent mid-June.) Within 12 months of award notification The best way to submit a nomination is through the online application . Click “create an account” to get started!
Please email Jason Brown, Program Manager, at jason. brown@portlandpf. org with any questions or assistance with the online application.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Portland, Oregon. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,000 per organization Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.