Community Events Grant Open Until March 3
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
The Prosper Portland Office of Events & Film is proud to offer grant funding to support the production of events based in the city of Portland. Grants are intended to advance the city’s economic and cultural revitalization through direct financial support.
Grants will be up to $5,000 per qualifying applicant.
Contact: oefgrants@portlandeventsandfilm.com
Eligibility:
Events must take place in the city of Portland
Applicants (funding recipients) must reside or be located in the city of Portland
Applicants can be a non-profit, a business, or an individual
All recipients must submit a W-9 to receive funds and will receive a 1099 at the end of the calendar year
Non-profits and businesses must be registered with the state of Oregon
Events must be open to the public, including those under 21 years of age
Events must take place between April 1 and September 30, 2023
Use of Funds:
Funding is reserved for one-time expenditures related to presenting an event or event series. Qualifying examples include but are not limited to: street closure or park rental permits, paying contractors such as artists, musicians, vendors, and event producers, equipment rentals, marketing materials, food and drink for attendees or contractors.
This funding is not intended to finance capital expenditures, infrastructure expenditures, or regular/ongoing operating expenditures. Funding may not be used for controlled substances.
Priorities:
Prosper Portland is committed to making racial equity the foundation of our community and economic development work. We embrace values of authentic inclusion, transparency, and collaboration, and we direct our investments toward programs and approaches specifically focused on meeting the needs of diverse Portlanders.
This fund prioritizes underrepresented communities; that is, people and places that historically and currently have not had equitable access to infrastructure, healthy environments, or housing choices. Disparities may be recognized in both services and outcomes.
Selection Criteria:
All applications will be evaluated by a review panel with a diversity of identities and lived experiences along the following criteria:
Economic impact: Does this event provide an economic benefit for the people, neighborhoods and businesses directly affected? (For example: paid work opportunities, foot traffic to nearby businesses, increased awareness of neighborhood resources)
Community building: Does this event provide opportunities for connection, celebration, collaboration, civic pride, and/or acts of service?
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Does this event prioritize underrepresented communities?
Viability: Does this application outline a realistic plan for producing an event within the budget, scope, and prior experience presented by the applicant?