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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Portland, Oregon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000 per organization. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Portland Parks Foundation Small Grants Program are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Portland Parks Foundation Small Grants Program is funded by Portland Parks Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.