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Small Business Stabilization Restore Grant
Lisa Norwood2023-09-22T13:53:11-07:00The Restore Grant Program supports Portland small businesses experiencing pandemic-related hardships. These one-time direct grants provide up to $25,000 in reimbursement for eligible expenses related to damage and vandalism, including security, insurance premium increases, back rent, interior repairs and inventory/equipment loss.

Equitable Food Economy Collaborative
Lisa Norwood2022-07-27T12:01:37-07:00Equitable Food Economy Collaborative Contact: Thalia Martinez, email or 503-823-4736 The Equitable Food Economy Collaborative is a partnership between regional nonprofits, producers, Oregon State University, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Prosper Portland. These partners work together toward shared goals that will catalyze the development of an equitable and resilient regional food economy. [...]
Shop Small PDX
Lisa Norwood2021-12-20T16:02:13-08:00In the midst of a public health & economic crisis, how and where you spend your money matters. Portland’s small businesses are the very soul of the city – and many of them, owned by People of Color, could use your business. They’re showcased at Shop Small PDX, where you’ll find inspiration and excitement in a full array of products, services, experiences and gift ideas.

Local Small Business Repair Grant
Lisa Norwood2023-07-21T09:51:11-07:00The Local Small Business Repair Grants use funding allocated by City Council to provide near-term support for small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Portland Small Business Relief Fund
Lisa Norwood2022-10-12T09:32:58-07:00City Council allocated $15 million in federal CARES Act relief to Prosper Portland to distribute to small business via the Small Business Relief Fund and block grants to community nonprofits.

Portland Means Progress
Lisa Norwood2021-02-10T11:13:14-08:00This initiative provides connections for businesses to hire local underrepresented students, purchase from businesses owned by people of color and create diverse and vibrant workforce and company cultures.
Inspiring Diversity Grant
Lisa Norwood2023-04-01T06:55:19-07:00The Inspiring Diversity Grant offers grant funding of up to $10,000 per traded-sector company to inspire creative equity-related best practices by employers around workforce, marketing and communications.

Industry Support
Lisa Norwood2023-01-20T10:54:38-08:00We want to ensure inclusive growth by supporting competitive industries that provide high-quality job opportunities and working to fill those jobs with people of color and low-income residents.
A&O Peer to Peer Program
Lisa Norwood2019-08-26T14:52:21-07:00This program designed for small and medium sized Athletic and Outdoor (A&O) product companies provides an effective learning forum.