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Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Community Partnership Program expands PP&R’s capacity to reach Portland communities.
Community Partnership Program Overview
Made possible through the 2020 Parks Local Option Levy, the Community Partnership Program (CPP) is helping Portland Parks & Recreation deliver on Levy Commitments to strengthen community partnerships. The CPP was designed to create a network of support through grant funding, service partnerships, in-kind space use support, and a network of strong connections across partner organizations.
Connect with us and sign up to receive CPP notifications
Visit Project Connect | Portland.gov to find more ways to connect with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and to join the Recreation Services Community Network if you would like to receive information, including notifications when new CPP opportunities are posted.
North Portland Fund Community Grant Program
Portland Parks & Recreation and Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) are partnering to re-launch the North Portland Fund (NPF) Community Grants Program. Between 2026 and 2028, PPF will work with North Portlanders to distribute up to $70,000-$80,000 per funding cycle to community projects working to improve North Portland's neighborhood vitality and livability.
The NPF Community Grant Program offers grants ranging in size from $3,000 to $10,000. For applicants to be eligible for funding, they must meet the program requirements, including demonstrating that they are positioned to make an impact in North Portland. Review the grant guidelines here.
Recruiting Community Members to Select the Grants
As this program returns, PPF is seeking seven individuals from the north Portland priority neighborhoods to join the grants Selection Committee, which is responsible for evaluating and selecting the grant recipients. Applications for the grant Selection Committee are open February 15 to March 6, 2026. Apply online here.
Public Information Sessions
PPF and PP&R will co-host two virtual community meetings for those interested in learning more about the NPF Community Grant Program: Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 PM (Register here) and Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (Register here).