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Community Catalyst Award

Central Eastside Industrial Council

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

This award honors an individual whose visionary leadership ignites positive change and strengthens the fabric of the Central Eastside community. The award recognizes those who embody the resilience and forward-thinking spirit of the Central Eastside, fostering a deep sense of belonging and unity throughout the District.

Established: 2023

Award Presentation: Presented annually at the CEIC's Annual District Celebration

Geographic Scope: Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland, Oregon

Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership that strengthens the fabric of the Central Eastside
  • Brings people together in ways that create lasting, positive change
  • Can represent either highly visible public activation or steady, behind-the-scenes problem solving
  • Embodiment of resilience and forward-thinking spirit
  • Investment of time and talents into making the district better

Past Recipients:

  • 2026: Brooke Cabatic (Property Manager, SPP Properties) and Alex Murrell (Executive Director, Dream Big City)
  • 2025: Chelsea Rooklyn (Brand & Impact Manager, Killian Pacific)
  • 2024: Bridgid Blackburn (Co-Owner, Cargo Emporium)

How to Apply

Nomination Process

For 2027 Award:

  • Public nominations will open in Fall 2026
  • Selection Committee:

  • Volunteer committee of at-large CEIC members

  • Previous year's award recipient
  • Nomination Requirements:

  • Nominations submitted through public process

  • Must demonstrate visionary leadership and positive community impact

  • Focus on individuals who strengthen the Central Eastside community
  • Timeline:

  • Nominations open: Fall 2026

  • Award presentation: Annual District Celebration (typically December)
  • What Central Eastside Industrial Council actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2021
    8
    Total given
    $57K
    Median grant
    $7,150
    Range
    $1,500–$10K
    • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Bricks Need Mortar Business for a Better Portland Through Fiscal Sponsor C · Portland, OR

      Project provides coaching and technical support to 12 small businesses in the ceid.…

      $10K

    • Street Books · Portland, OR

      Funds requested by street books support spring and summer outreach in southeast…

      $10K

    • Color Outside the Line · Portland, OR

      The belonging series project brings together bipoc artists and youth, alongside…

      $10K

    • Milagro · Portland, OR

      Milagros el zocalo plaza activation project includes a series of bicycle safety video…

      $7,500

    • PDX Wit · Portland, OR

      Pdxwits events program directly connects job seekers with career opportunities and…

      $6,800

    IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Community development

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