How much funding does PCEF Mini Grants provide?

PCEF Mini Grants provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for PCEF Mini Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is PCEF Mini Grants offered?

PCEF Mini Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

PCEF Mini Grants

The City of Portland Oregon

State Grants for Nonprofits Social Justice Grants Environmental Justice Grants Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Organizations can apply on a rolling basis, with the next grant cycle expected in April 2026 after a hiatus in January 2026.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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.

Required status

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.

Other requirements

NOT on the Oregon Department of Justice list of Disqualified Charities.

Overview

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. Eligible applicants include qualified nonprofits and emerging groups with fiscal sponsors. This program aims to support diverse activities including events, training, and grant writing.

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

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.