Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Environmental Grants and Incentives

Program

Environmental Services offers several grants and incentives to support actions large and small that benefit watershed health, the community, and our environment. Learn more about grants to support community-based projects or incentives that can save you money on your sewer/stormwater/water bill.

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Clean River Rewards

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About Percent for Green Grants

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Treebate: Get a Credit on Your Utility Bill When You Purchase and Plant a Tree

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About the Community Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

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Portland Harbor Community Grants

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Mini Grants: Quarterly grants for smaller nonprofits

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Apply for a Native Plant Certificate

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The Portland Brownfield Program: Helping neighborhoods revitalize contaminated properties since 1998

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Community Grants: Funding opportunities for nonprofits

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Tree Planting

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Environmental Services

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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