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Use a discount calculator to see how your savings will increase with each step you take to let rain running off your roof, driveway, or parking lot safely soak into the ground on your property.
Neighborhood to the River grants are available for projects that improve stormwater management and watershed health while benefiting and involving communities.
The Percent for Green grant program is open to community groups who would like to complete large-scale green infrastructure projects that provide broad benefits for watershed health and the community. Projects usually take about two years to complete.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) supports Portland community groups and residents who want to improve the health of Portland watersheds. Grants up to $12,000 are awarded to eligible projects on an annual basis.
Find important information about fiscal and insurance requirements along with expectations before and during project implementation of your Portland Harbor Community Grant.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) supports Portland community groups and residents who want to improve the health of Portland watersheds. Additional resources, such as case studies, insurance examples, and forms can be found here.
If you have a project that benefits your community and the environment, you can apply for a Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant of up to $12,000. The two-page pre-application for projects is due January 22, 2024.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program provides funding for native plants that benefit water quality and the watershed. Gift certificates from Bosky Dell Native Nursery are available to community groups or individuals planning to improve community spaces. Applications accepted year-round.
If you have a project that benefits your community and the environment, you can apply for a Neighborhood to the River grant. Neighborhood to the River grants support community projects that improve stormwater management and watershed health.
Percent for Green grants help fund large-scale green infrastructure projects that benefit watershed health and the community. Learn more about how to apply on this page.
Portland Harbor Community Grants support community-led projects and programs about the Portland Harbor Superfund. Grant requests may be up to $75,000. Applications are due by February 21, 2024.
With Treebate, you can receive a one-time credit on your City of Portland sewer/stormwater/water utility bill for planting a tree in your yard or garden. Purchase, plant, and apply from September 1 through April 30 for a credit of up to $50 per tree.

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Does the rain that runs off your roof safely soak into the ground on your property instead of going into the city’s sewer and stormwater pipes? As a homeowner or renter, you could save up to $130 a year on the on-site stormwater charges of your bill. Commercial property owners could save even more.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) application process includes a pre-application phase. If your pre-application is approved, the CWSP Coordinator will invite you to complete a full application. Learn more about how and when to apply for a CWSP grant.
Congratulations! Your project has been selected to receive a Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant. Find out more about what to do during project implementation and completion.
The eligibility information covers who and what types of projects are eligible for the Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grants. This section also outlines eligible and ineligible project expenses.
Environmental Services evaluates Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant project submissions based on three criteria: watershed and environmental benefits, community involvement and partnerships, and equity and leadership. Find more details about the selection criteria.
We work with multifamily, industrial, and commercial property owners to grow tree canopy on private property in low-canopy neighborhoods. Find answers to many commonly asked questions about the program on this page.
Thank you for managing the rain on your property! Follow these important steps to make sure your rain garden, basin, planter, swale, disconnected downspouts, or other stormwater management facility keeps working safely and as designed.
The Portland Harbor program invites community members to serve on this year's grant review committee. Portlanders who represent communities disproportionately affected by the contamination and cleanup are strongly encouraged to submit an interest form.
The Neighborhood to the River application process includes a pre-application phase. If your pre-application is approved, the Grant Coordinator will invite you to complete a full application. Learn more about how and when to apply for a Neighborhood to the River grant on this page.
Congratulations! Your project has been selected to receive a Neighborhood to the River grant. Find out more about what to do during project implementation and completion.
The eligibility information covers who and what types of projects are eligible for Neighborhood to the River grants. This section also outlines eligible and ineligible project expenses.
Environmental Services evaluates Neighborhood to the River grant project submissions based on three criteria: watershed and environmental benefits, community involvement and partnerships, and equity and leadership. Find more details about the selection criteria on this page.