PCEF Mini Grants

PCEF Mini Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The City of Portland Oregon
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Summary

The PCEF Mini Grants program, funded by The City of Portland, offers up to $5,000 for initiatives that promote racial and social justice while tackling climate change. Organizations can apply on a rolling basis, with the next grant cycle expected in April 2026 after a hiatus in January 2026. Eligible applicants include qualified nonprofits and emerging groups with fiscal sponsors. This program aims to support diverse activities including events, training, and grant writing.

Overview

PCEF Mini Grants A quarterly grant opportunity offering up to $5,000 for activities that align with PCEF goals of advancing racial and social justice while addressing climate change. Mini grants can fund a wide range of activities, including grant writing support, small projects, events, and training. Organizations can submit applications on a rolling basis for placement into the next available grant cycle. If an applicant is not selected for the first grant cycle applied for, they may list their application in the subsequent grant cycle without having to reapply.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Qualified nonprofit organizations who meet all of the following requirements are eligible to apply for any PCEF grant opportunity: Designated by the Federal government as a 501(c) or 521(a) nonprofit entity. Registered and certified with the Oregon Secretary of State as a nonprofit organization. NOT on the Oregon Department of Justice list of Disqualified Charities.Newly formed or emerging groups who do not meet the 501(c) or 521(a) designation requirement, or eligible nonprofits who may benefit from additional administrative capacity, may apply for a PCEF grant with a fiscal sponsor. A fiscal sponsor is an eligible nonprofit organization that provides organizational infrastructure and administrative support for managing a grant.