Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

Program
Community and Economic Development
PCEF invests in community-led projects to reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity, and help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate. Read more about PCEF programs and current funding opportunities below.
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The Climate Investment Plan: PCEF's five-year funding road map to climate action

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Our community's climate justice work: read the latest stories

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Community Grants: Funding opportunities for nonprofits

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Mini Grants: Quarterly grants for smaller nonprofits

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Current PCEF funding opportunities

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PCEF program dashboard

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PCEF resources for grantees

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About PCEF

Contact

Portland Clean Energy Fund

CleanEnergyFund@portlandoregon.gov

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PCEF Committee

News

PCEF seeks public comment on design of upcoming $67 million community grant cycle; share your input now through Feb. 6

Help shape the next round of funding for PCEF's Community Grants. The program funds community-led projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance social and racial justice.

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City Council approves $300 million from Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) for large-scale transformative projects throughout city

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Groundbreaking Cooling Portland program expands to help more Portlanders

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will add $10.3 million to the program.

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Events

PCEF Committee Meeting – Feb. 20, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Committee Meeting – March 20, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Committee Meeting – May 15, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Committee Meeting – July 17, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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