Category: News
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Announcement: Community Small Grants Program – Round 2 Funding Opens January 5, 2024
The Community Small Grants program is excited to announce its second round of funding for the 2023-2024 cycle, beginning January 5, 2024.We are committed to supporting vibrant neighborhood and community projects within the NWNW Coalition boundary.
Who Can Apply?
- All groups and projects aimed at benefiting communities in the NWNW area.
- Priority will be given to initiatives that uplift underrepresented Portlanders.
- Eligible applicants include registered charities and non-profit organizations with valid tax ID numbers.
- Note: Grants are not awarded to individuals. However, NWNW can offer fiscal sponsorship for qualifying projects.
Funding Details:
- A total of $30,000 is allocated for this program, divided into two rounds with $15,000 each.
- Grants range from a minimum of $300 to a maximum of $3,000.
- Awards are determined by an all-volunteer panel of reviewers, following a thorough review of all applications.
- Successful applicants will receive the full grant amount upfront, post-approval by the NWNW Coalition Board of Directors.
Application Timeline:
- Application Period: January 5, 2024, to January 30, 2024 (closes at 5 PM).
- Funds Disbursement: March 31, 2024.
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Ballot Measure 110: Challenges and Solutions
Ballot Measure 110: Challenges and Solutions
A Zoom Webinar (see registration below)
Thursday, December 14 at 3 pmAs you’ve read in the news, there’s a lot of discussion right now (and heading into the February legislative session) about Measure 110 and whether the law needs to be changed to address the fentanyl and methamphetamine crises we’re seeing play out in our city. To help inform central city residents and businesses, Neighbors West Northwest (NWNW), a coalition of eleven west side neighborhood associations, is bringing together a broad spectrum of experts in the field to delve into the pros and cons of Measure 110 and present solution ideas.
Forum leaders Vadim Mozyrsky, Chair of the Goose Hollow Foothills League, and NWNW Director Darlene Garrett are assembling a diverse panel of experts, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. The following individuals have committed to date:
- State Representative Rob Nosse, Chair, Oregon House Behavioral Health Committee
- Sgt Aaron Schmautz, President, Portland Police Association
- Monta Knutson, Bridges of Change Executive Director
- Paige Richardson, Fix Ballot Measure 110 Coalition
Please register for the webinar through the link found below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bxAMmgfeSZ-O6DsR2Nuu6A
You will receive a follow-up email with a complete list of presenters. Questions will be taken beforehand from participants; please send your questions for the panelists to questions@nwnw.org.
