2026 Community Small Grants

2026 Community Small Grants

Funder: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) in partnership with the Office of Civic and Community Life

Program History: Since 2006, NECN and the Office of Civic and Community Life have partnered to provide grants to neighborhood and community organizations working to make North and Northeast Portland a stronger, more inclusive community.

Geographic Scope: Inner North/Northeast Portland

Award Amount: $2,000 - $4,000 per grant

Application Period: Opens February 17, 2026; Closes April 17, 2026

What We Look For

Funding is awarded based on a project's potential to:

• Involve and benefit a diverse group of people
• Build leadership skills, relationships and partnerships, especially with and among underrepresented groups
• Increase community capacity to influence public decisions and shape the future of Inner North/Northeast Portland
• Create unique projects with the potential to make an impact in communities large and small

Eligibility

• Neighborhood and community organizations
• Projects serving North and Northeast Portland communities

Support Available

• Virtual Grant Info Sessions: Free workshops held on March 18, 2026 and April 6, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM via Zoom
• One-on-one consultations: Available by contacting the Small Grants Program Manager

Contact Information

Email: grants@necoalition.org

Resources

• Grant Handbook
• Narrative Guide
• Budget Guide
• Grant FAQs
• Example of successful grant application
• 2023 Community Small Grants Final Report