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Portland nonprofits respond to PCEF’s second request for proposals for community climate projects

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund received more than 160 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice.

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PCEF addresses effects of extreme heat on vulnerable communities with new grant opportunity

New Heat Response Program offers nonprofits serving low-income and BIPOC communities a chance to distribute and install portable heat pump/cooling units for vulnerable households.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund issues $60 million request for proposals

After start-up funding round, a second round of PCEF funding scales up the program and targets $60 million for projects tackling climate change, while advancing racial and social justice.

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PCEF Draft RFP #2 is available for public comment through September 3

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Committee and staff are seeking input and comment on the draft application, scoring criteria and funding allocations for PCEF’s second request for proposals.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) announces new quarterly funding opportunity: Mini Grants 

PCEF announces new Mini Grants funding opportunity open year-round. Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funding for activities that align with PCEF goals of tackling climate change and advancing racial and social justice.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund(PCEF,波特兰清洁能源社区福利基金)宣布推出新的季度资助方案: 小额资助计划 

PCEF 小额资助计划按季度提供资助,为符合 PCEF 应对气候变化与促进种族平等和社会公正目标的活动提供高达 5,000 美元的资助。 详细了解该计划以及如何申请。 详细了解 PCEF 小额资助计划 。

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF, Quỹ Phúc lợi Cộng đồng về Năng lượng Sạch Portland) thông báo cơ hội nhận tài trợ hàng quý mới: Các Khoản Tài trợ Nhỏ

PCEF announces new Mini Grants funding opportunity open year-round. Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funding for activities that align with PCEF goals of tackling climate change and advancing racial and social justice.

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El Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) anunció una nueva oportunidad de financiamiento trimestral: Pequeñas subvenciones 

A través del programa de pequeñas subvenciones del PCEF, las organizaciones pueden solicitar un monto de hasta $5,000 para actividades que sean acordes con los objetivos del PCEF de hacer frente al cambio climático y de promover la justicia racial y social.

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PCEF Profile: Inaugural team member Jaimes Valdez

Literally and figuratively a jack of all trades, Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund policy and strategic partnership leader builds capacity within underserved and under-represented communities.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) awards 45 grants totaling $8.6 million in the program’s first round of funding

Portland City Council votes to approve PCEF's inaugural funding recommendation package, awarding its first $8.6 million to fund 45 grants in the clean energy, regenerative agriculture/green infrastructure, workforce development fields.

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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund team is growing

PCEF team adds new members to implement historic community-led climate initiative.

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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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