Metro’s Community Placemaking grants program aspires to strong, resilient communities throughout greater Portland – communities that both effect and absorb change. The program’s next award cycle opens in Jan. 5, 2018, with applications due in Feb. 2 at noon.
These grants present opportunities to support leadership roles for people of color; use art to solve problems; and strengthen social ties to one another and the places where we live, work and play.
A total of $160,000 is available for the 2018 grant cycle.
Metro is dedicating up to $60,000 to projects proposed in or related to communities in the Southwest Corridor, which includes the cities of Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Durham and portions of Southwest Portland and unincorporated Washington County.
This year’s target area aligns with Metro’s planning for a new light rail, and pedestrian, bicycle and safety projects envisioned in the Southwest Corridor Plan.
The rest of the grant money, up to $100,000, is open to projects proposed in other parts of the region.
Groups throughout greater Portland are encouraged to apply. Those interested can learn more by attending an optional information session or contacting Dana Lucero: [email protected].
Dec. 4, 4 to 5 p.m.
Centro Cultural, Prosperidad
400 E Main St. Suite 110, Hillsboro
Held in partnership with Washington County Nonprofit Network.
Dec. 4, 7 to 8 p.m.
Metzger Elementary School Library
10350 Lincoln St., Tigard
Held in partnership with Washington County Nonprofit Network.
Dec. 5, 6 to 7 p.m.
Ledding Library, fiction room
10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie
Dec. 7, 4 to 5 p.m.
Metro Regional Center
600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
Dec. 11, noon to 1 p.m.
Troutdale Library
2451 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale
Dec. 12, noon to 1 p.m.
Metro Regional Center
600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
Learn more
Visit Metro’s Community Placemaking grants page to learn more about the program’s objectives and eligibility requirements.
Check out the 2017 Community Placemaking grantees.