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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

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    Budget, Stories

    Notice of Budget Committee Meetings

    On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget will be presented to the Prosper Portland Budget Committee along with the Budget Message. The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m., followed by a public hearing where testimony will be taken on the Proposed Budget. The meetings will be available to the public on the City's YouTube Channel, the Open Signal website, and Xfinity Channel 30 and 330.

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  • News Releases, Stories

    Eric Cress Appointed to Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners

    Prosper Portland is pleased to welcome Eric Cress to its Board of Commissioners following unanimous appointment by Portland City Council on March 11, 2026. Eric Cress is...

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  • Reimagine Oregon Grant Awards
    News Releases, Stories

    Prosper Portland announces Reimagine Oregon Grant Awards

    Prosper Portland awards more than $1.3 million in grants from Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund 

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Upcoming
Events

  • April 2026

    22

    Cully TIF District Community Leadership Committee

  • May 2026

    06

    Lloyd-Holladay TIF Working Group Meeting

  • May 2026

    13

    Board of Commissioners meeting

  • May 2026

    21

    Central Eastside Corridor TIF Working Group Meeting