Driving Inclusive
Growth

We are the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland. We serve the city and its residents by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities.

We are the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland. We serve the city and its residents by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities.

Apply for a Grant

Prosper Portland offers a range of grants that support small businesses, non-profits, community organizations, commercial tenants and property owners, and event and film production. Grants vary: some offer matching funds; some are for physical improvements or repairs; and some are geared toward job training or organizational growth.

Get Small Business Assistance

Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business is the central point of entry for Portland’s small businesses, working in cooperation with the community, Prosper Portland programs, and other local government agencies to create an equitable, supportive, and connected community.

Programs

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    The Office of Small Business

    The Office of Small Business at Prosper Portland is the central point of entry for Portland small businesses.

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    Office to Residential Conversion

    An effort to convert vacant office space to residential uses

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    Green Construction Contractor Development Program

    Support and navigation services for contractors entering the Green Construction industry

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    Neighborhood Prosperity Network

    A citywide initiative to foster economic opportunity & vitality throughout Portland neighborhoods

Latest News

  • 2026 Grant Recipients - Congratulations Scale Up Grant Awardees (Vanport Jazz Festival, Portland Criterium, Portland Jigsaw Masters)
    News Releases, Stories

    Prosper Portland announces Scale Up Grant Awardees

    The Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland awards $175,000 in grant funding to local event producers poised to grow into destination events. 

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    Budget, Stories

    Notice of Budget Committee Meetings

    A second Budget Committee meeting hearing will occur on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. A final Budget Committee meeting to approve the budget is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Verbal and written testimony will be available on the Council agenda beginning Friday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.

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  • Prosper Portland Announces Uniquely Portland Event Grant Awardees
    News Releases, Stories

    Prosper Portland announces Uniquely Portland Event Grant Awardees

    The Events & Film Office at Prosper Portland is proud to announce the inaugural awardees of the Uniquely Portland Event Grant, an innovative program to incentivize events in areas where small businesses can also benefit.

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Upcoming
Events

  • May 2026

    21

    Central Eastside Corridor TIF Working Group Meeting

  • May 2026

    27

    SPACC CLC Meeting

  • May 2026

    28

    Westside TIF Working Group Meeting

  • June 2026

    17

    Board of Commissioners meeting