Fall/Winter Grant Applications are now available for Venture Portland members! In response to COVID-19, we have significantly streamlined the application process to make it as easy as possible for districts to apply. This cycle will feature 3 funding opportunities:

  • Marketing and Membership ($3,000 max)
  • District Enhancement ($8,000 max)
  • Staffing ($3,000 max)

Click here for Fall/Winter Grant Guidelines and Application. Some other changes to the grants program include:

  • Reduced match (.5 to 1)
  • Additional eligible in-kind (volunteer time, space)
  • Fewer narrative questions
  • More time to prepare your application
  • The ability to submit an audio application

This round will be highly competitive. Successful applicants take advantage of Grants Office Hours including Final Draft Review (see dates below). Venture Portland staff are here to help you succeed! Don’t wait until the last minute – email us a draft and we’ll call you with feedback.

Fall/Winter Grant Timeline:

  • 8/19/20 – Applications released
  • 8/20-9/18 – Venture Portland staff available for grant writing assistance via telephone or Zoom (during normal operating hours)
  • 9/21-9/24 – Venture Portland staff available for final draft review via telephone or Zoom (during normal operating hours)
  • 9/25 – Applications due
  • 10/7 – Awards announced

Once awarded, district will undertake and implement the awarded grant activities and complete by 2/15/21 (Marketing/Membership/Staffing) or 9/15/21 (District Enhancement).

Project reporting and accounting is due 15 days after project completion and no later than 3/1/21 (Marketing/Membership/Staffing) or 10/1/21 (District Enhancement).

Visit ventureportland.org/grants for more info