Grants

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

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    Community Livability Grant (CLG)

    Grants to community-based organizations for projects that promote healthy, complete, and resilient neighborhoods

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    Westside Activation Grant

    Funding for creative projects in the Westside TIF District that invigorate the district, boost foot traffic, and stimulate economic activity

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    Local Small Business Expanded Repair/Restore Grants

    Provides funding to small businesses that have sustained physical and economic damage due to break-ins and vandalism

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    Lloyd-Holladay Relocation Grant

    Limited time relocation grant to support Lloyd Center Mall tenants, activate vacant storefronts, and drive foot traffic

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    Affordable Commercial Tenanting Grant

    Provides funding to property owners and small business owners who are in the process of negotiating a lease

  • Prosperity Investment Program (PIP)

    Matching grant for tenant improvements and small and large-scale improvements to new and existing buildings

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    Building Energy Efficiency (BEE) Grant

    Supports small business and commercial building owners by providing funding for energy efficiency upgrades

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    Scale Up Event Grant

    For local Portland events positioned to grow and attract attendance beyond the Portland metro region

  • Portland Under the Stars Film Festival 2025

    Portland Film Festivals & Screenings Grant

    A rolling grant funding opportunity for Portland film screenings and festivals

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    Post-Production Grant

    For Portland-based independent film productions. Designed to support and offset the cost of the post-production process.

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    Industrial Modernization Grant

    Helps manufacturing and industrial businesses to modernize facilities & processes, improving efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and generating community benefits

  • Uniquely Portland Event Grant

    Supports events that showcase Portland’s vibrant communities.

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    Amplify Portland Local Filmmakers Production Grant

    For filmmakers who utilize local talent, crew and vendors during production

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    Large Event Grant

    Supports the recruitment of large destination events that strengthen key leisure and creative industries while driving attendance and visitation to the city

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    Vacant Storefront Grant

    (Applications paused) A matching grant to support local Portland businesses in occupying vacant storefronts

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    Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant

    Focuses on economic and business development for those disproportionately affected by the cannabis prohibition.

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    St. Johns Small Business Grant

    (Closed) Funding for projects in the St. Johns area that support small businesses, activate the district and increase foot traffic

  • Manufacturing Business and Workforce Retention Grant Pilot

    (Closed) A competitive grant pilot to support Portland manufacturers with workforce training investments

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    Vibrant Districts Grant

    (Closed) Supports existing Portland business district nonprofits with public space enhancements, marketing, events, staffing and operations.