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Community event
This workshop is designed for organizations that are new to PCEF or have not been successful in previous community grant cycles. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the application process, program updates, and what makes a strong proposal.
9:00 am
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2:00 pm
About this event
Join us to kick off the 2026 Community Grants cycle! The event will provide technical assistance and foster collaboration and networking.
This workshop is designed for organizations that are new to PCEF or have not been successful in previous community grant cycles. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the application process, program updates, and what makes a strong proposal.
In addition to the overview, this event will provide hands-on technical assistance tailored to PCEF's funding portfolios, including:
- Workforce & Contractor Development
- Regenerative Agriculture & Green Infrastructure
- Transportation Decarbonization
- Clean Energy: Single-Unit Residential
- Clean Energy: Multi-Unit Residential & Commercial
- Capacity Building
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly, receive guidance aligned to their project ideas, and connect with other organizations preparing to apply in the upcoming cycle.
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Where: Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
- Cost: FREE
About Community Grants
PCEF's Community Grant program supports planning and implementation projects that reduce emissions and improve climate resiliency in ways that advance economic, social, and climate justice for our under-resourced communities. PCEF Community Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be designated as a 501(c) or 521(a) nonprofit entity by the federal government.
- Be registered and certified as a nonprofit with the Oregon Secretary of State.
- Not be listed on the Oregon Department of Justice's Disqualified Charities list.
While nonprofits do not need to be based in Portland, projects involving physical improvements must take place within the city, and workforce and contractor development projects must be in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Organizations that do not yet have nonprofit status can apply with the support of a fiscal sponsor—an eligible nonprofit that helps manage the grant on their behalf.