Information workshops for the Portland in the Streets Community Grant Program

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Join our information workshops for the Portland in the Streets Community Grant Program

$100,000 available to community and neighborhood groups for safety, beautification and trails projects.

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(July 24, 2017) The Portland Bureau of Transportation, in partnership with Design+Culture Lab, will host three informational workshops to assist community groups interested in applying for the Portland in the Streets Community Grant Program. 

The Portland in the Streets Community Grant program will support creative community projects to make neighborhood streets, sidewalks and trails safer, more beautiful and open to all. Portland community and neighborhood groups are eligible to apply for up to $20,000 to finance their initiatives. A total of $100,000 in grant money will be available.

The three workshops are on:   
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
JADE/APANO Multicultural Space
8114 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97206

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Peninsula Park Community Center
700 N. Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(Please Note New Location)
 
AND
 
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Metro Regional Center, Council Chambers
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
 
The workshops will review the main elements of the grant program, including: the timeline, eligibility, and application checklist. Workshop participants will also have the chance to discuss sample projects and ask questions. Participants are asked to select one workshop to attend. Applicants that cannot attend any of the workshops are eligible for phone consultations with PBOT staff. For more information or to request a one-on-one consultation, please email ​pbotcommunitygrant@portlandoregon.gov. Requests for a one-on-one consultation must be received ​by July 31st.

To RSVP please click here. 

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