East Portland Action Plan 2012 - 13 Grants Program ($54,000)

East Portland: area to be served

EAST PORTLAND ACTION PLAN

(EPAP)

Revised Dates

2012 – 13 Grants Program ($54,000)

The City of Portland is awarding a fourth round of East Portland Action Plan (EPAP) Grants. We invite residents, Neighborhood and Business Associations, non-profits, and community-based organizations in Portland to apply.

The goal is to provide an opportunity to build East Portland community by funding projects that implement Action items identified EPAP (that can be found at: www.eastportlandactionplan.org).

We look forward to working together to make real the Action Plan that was designed by the community to address the following in partnership with East Portland residents: Improve the quality of life; Foster strong community connections; Increase the area’s regional significance; and Enhance equity.

$54,000 is available to support implementation of the Action Plan, which represents the area within the East Portland Neighborhood Office district that includes 13 neighborhoods and 5 business districts in the City of Portland (see map on page 10). Grant awards will range from $500 - $5,000 and will support projects that implement Action Plan items identified in the EPAP.

The City of Portland recognizes the benefit of providing funding to engage, assist, and support the community to implement Action Plan items. By sponsoring these actions, the City of Portland is investing in both equitable community building and improvements for East Portland community livability.

Grant Applications are due on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by 5:00 PM. The selection committee is looking for applications that have a clear and defined: response to Action Plan items; role for the participating organization(s); project timeline; and budget request that is proportional to the community benefit. Individuals or community organizations that don’t have 501(c) 3 status or Liability Insurance may choose to partner with an East Portland Neighborhood Association, which will allow them to use East Portland Neighbors (EPN) as their fiscal sponsor.

Goal of the East Portland Action Plan Grants Program

Our goal is to provide residents, Neighborhood Associations, Business Associations, non-profits, and community-based organizations the opportunity to build East Portland community by funding projects that contribute toward implementation of Actions identified in the East Portland Action Plan (which can be found at www.eastportlandactionplan.org ). Contact the Grant Manager.

Submission Deadline

Proposals must be received by:

5 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applications can be submitted electronically by email, in person, or by mail to:

lore [dot] wintergreen [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov

East Portland Neighborhood Office

1017 NE 117^th Ave.

Portland, OR 97220

(117th between Halsey + Glisan at the foot of the water tower)

Grant-making process:

$54,000 will be made available to residents, and/or neighborhood, business, non-profits, and community-based organizations in or serving the East Portland Neighborhood area. Proposed grant dollar amounts may range from $500 to $5,000. Grants will be awarded through a competitive process. Grant applications will be reviewed by the East Portland Action Plan Grant Review Committee.

For More Information:

The grant program is administered by the East Portland Action Plan Grant Review Committee. The Grant Manager contact is:

lore wintergreen, East Portland Action Plan Advocate

East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 NE 117^th Ave., Portland, OR 97220

503.823.4035 OR lore [dot] wintergreen [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov

More grant program information at: http://eastportlandactionplan.org/grants

Support for Grant Writers

The Grant Manager is available to assist, review, and provide input as you develop your grant application. Grants can be submitted in a language other than English (this does limit the ability of the Grant Manager to provide review and assistance). There is a computer available for your use at the East Portland Neighborhood Office. Grant writing resources are posted at www.eastportlandactionplan.org .

You are ENCOURAGED to attend a grant information session listed below and to contact the Grant Manager. The sessions will help answer questions about the application, the committee review process, and how the funds can be used.

Call 503-823-4035 no less than five (5) business days in advance for childcare and/or language interpretation requests. To help ensure equal access to City Programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503.823.4035 or the City's TDD at 503-823-6868, or the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 with such requests no less than five (5) business days prior to the event. The building is mobility device accessible.

Thursday, October 13, 2011 East Portland Neighborhood Office

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 1017 NE 117^th Ave.

Portland, Oregon 97220

(between Halsey & Glisan at the foot of the watertower)

TRI-MET Bus: #77, #25 (stops at 7 PM)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 East Portland Neighborhood Office

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 1017 NE 117^th Ave.