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Enthusiastic response to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund inaugural request for proposals

PCEF received 140 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund seeks proposals for $8.6 million in first round of funding for community projects

Accepting proposals for community projects that address the climate crisis in a way that advances racial and social justice.

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Community organizations awarded $200,000 in support grants from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund

The PCEF funds will help 40 community organizations build capacity and prepare for future grant opportunities to fund green jobs and workforce training programs.

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Grant Writing Trainings Available to Assist PCEF Applicants

Free and optional grant writing trainings available online. These trainings will assist nonprofits that are developing grant applications for PCEF's September 2020 funding round.

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Applications for the first round of PCEF grants opening soon! Translations available upon request.

Interested organizations can request translation of Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund grant application and other materials not already translated.

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PCEF Application Support Funds now available for small non-profits

We know applying for grants takes time and resources and we want to help support you.

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Deadline extended: Your opinion matters! Comment on Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund draft grant scoring criteria

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) committee and staff seek input and comments on the grant scoring criteria; comment period open until June 26.

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Deadline extended: Seeking public comments on the Portland Clean Energy Fund Draft Guiding Principles

Interested community members and organizations are invited to review and comment on draft principles to guide future decisions and ensure they align with the vision of the PCEF Committee and the community. Comment period open until April 5.

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