Community Council meeting recap (7-28-25)
Community Council members provided input on its role in the upcoming small grants funding process and feedback on the large grants funding process.
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City Council approves $71 million in Portland Children’s Levy grants to support after school, mentoring and children’s programs
City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved $71 million in grants from the Portland Children’s Levy to support therapeutic services for foster youth, home visiting and parent education programs, school food pantries, after school music and sports programs and more.
Allocation Committee meeting recap (6-18-25)
On June 4, City Council voted 7-5 to remand the Allocation Committee’s funding decisions for reconsideration pending further instructions. Staff reviewed the financial context, competing priorities, the concerns raised by City Council, information provided to Council to address concerns and next steps.
City Council extends current large grants; sends back future large grants for reconsideration
More than 70 programs will continue to receive funding for services such as after school science and art programs, youth mentoring, school food pantries, home visiting programs for parents and more.
Allocation Committee meeting recap (4-23-25)
The Allocation Committee made large grant funding decisions.
Community Council meeting recap (3-3-25)
Community Council members recommended one portfolio of applications to the Allocation Committee for funding.
Allocation Committee meeting recap (2-12-25)
The Allocation Committee received updates on the large grant funding process, Community Council and the City of Portland government transition.
Community Council meeting recap (1-24-25)
Community Council members provided guidance on which application characteristics staff should prioritize to craft two portfolios of applications to recommend for funding.
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (12-16-24)
The Allocation Committee received updates on the large grant funding process, Community Council and the City of Portland government transition.
Community Council meeting recap (10-25-24)
Community Council members integrated community engagement results into funding priorities for the upcoming funding round.
Portland Children’s Levy seeks community member to join Allocation Committee
To be eligible to serve on the Allocation Committee you must currently live, work, play, worship or go to school in the City of Portland.
Portland Children’s Levy large grant applications now open
Applications are due 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 4, 2024. Applications will only be accepted through the WebGrants online application portal, and applicants must register for WebGrants by Oct. 21, 2024.
Community members shape PCL large grant funding round
Thank you to the more than 750 community members who helped shape future investments in community-based programs that support children and families in Portland. The Portland Children’s Levy (PCL) raises ...
PCL seeks volunteers to review grant applications
Update: Sign-ups closed as of Oct. 7, 2024. Thank you for your interest. The Portland Children’s Levy (PCL) is recruiting 75-80 volunteers to review and score large grant applications. This ...
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (6-24-24)
The Allocation Committee approved funding priorities, allocation of projected resources, and other details for the upcoming funding round -- and more.
Community Council Meeting Recap (5-29-24)
Community Council members integrated community engagement results into funding priorities for the upcoming funding round.
Portland Tennis & Education – Carlos’ story (Video)
Meet Carlos, a graduating high school senior who has participated in Portland Tennis & Education programs since he was a young child. Learn how PT&E has impacted Carlos and his ...
Portland Tennis & Education – Pedro’s story (Video)
Meet Pedro, the first wheelchair scholar athlete in the after school program at Portland Tennis & Education. PT&E is a small grants partner of the Portland Children’s Levy and is ...
Allocation Committee and Community Council Joint Meeting Recap (5-6-24)
Welcome to the recap of the joint meeting of the Allocation Committee and the Community Council on May 6, 2024. Community engagement results and recommendations Consultants Camille E. Trummer and ...
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (3-11-24)
Learn about 2022-23 performance data, preparation for the funding process and more.
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