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Portland Harbor Community Grants support community-led projects and programs about the Portland Harbor Superfund. Grant requests may be up to $50,000.
The 2026-2027 grant application opens on January 16, 2026. Applications will be due by 12 p.m. on February 19, 2026.
Step 1: Notify Program Manager of Intent to Apply
Email Miranda.mishan@portlandoregon.gov to express intent to apply by January 22, 2026.
Step 2: Submit an Application and Budget Form
Please read the complete grant guide provided on this site before completing an application. It is important to understand the grant's fiscal and insurance requirements before starting an application.
Applications will be available on January 16, 2026 on WebGrants.
Applications must include a Budget Form
Budgets should accurately reflect the expenses required to successfully implement the proposed activities, project, or program. The Portland Harbor program encourages applicants not to propose more than the funds will allow unless applicants are receiving support from other sources.
Budget form will be available on January 16, 2026 on WebGrants.
When completing the budget form, be sure to include staff time that will be spent participating in the following:
- New Grantee Orientation (Required: 1 hour)
- Grantee Cohort Kick-Off Meeting (Required: 2 hours)
- Quarterly Portland Harbor Collaborative Meetings (Optional: 2 hours, 4 times a year)
If you have any questions about these activities, please email Miranda.Mishan@portlandoregon.gov.
Submit applications through WebGrants by 12 p.m. on February 19, 2026.
Step 3: Prepare for Conversation with Grant Review Committee
Select applicants will be invited to talk more about their proposal with the grant review committee. These conversations will include a few short questions for applicants to discuss with committee members during the conversation. These conversations will take place over Zoom.