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 about $23 million annually through a property tax measure, supporting more than 80 programs. Thanks to voter support for the Levy renewal in 2023, a…
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 is your opportunity to ensure the Levy funds high-quality programs responsive to community needs. The scores from reviewers help the PCL Allocation Committee decide which…
The Allocation Committee approved funding priorities, allocation of projected resources, and other details for the upcoming funding round -- and more.
Community Council members integrated community engagement results into funding priorities for the upcoming funding round.
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 family. PT&E is a small grants partner of the Portland Children’s Levy and offers after school programming. For more information on Portland Tennis & Education,…
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 working to better serve children with disabilities. For more information on Portland Tennis & Education, visit https://www.ptande.org/
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 Dr. Tanisha Tate Woodson presented the results of the community engagement process over the last several months that included a survey of more than 500…
Learn about 2022-23 performance data, preparation for the funding process and more.
Preview the upcoming funding process, learn details about the community engagement plan and get updates on the Community Council.
Learn more about the small grants renewal decisions, the community engagement process and more.
The Levy is overseen by a 5-member Allocation Committee that makes funding recommendations in a competitive application process subject to Portland City Council approval.
Two seats are available to help shape Levy policies and processes.
Learn more about the small grants renewal process and timeline, community engagement process and more.
The renewal extends the end date of Levy funding through June 30, 2029.
The Allocation Committee approved large grant renewals, revised a policy for foster care grants, heard about the fiscal year 2022 audit report and more.
Meet some of the students who participate in @BRAVOYouthOrchestras at César Chávez School and George Middle School and learn about the program’s impact on their lives. BRAVO is an after school grantee partner of the Portland Children’s Levy. Learn more about BRAVO: https://oregonbravo.org/
The Allocation Committee considered a policy change proposal for foster care grants and heard presentations on the large grant renewal process and timeline, 2021-22 performance data and the Community Council.
The Children’s Levy invests $23 million annually in grants for community-based programs that support children, youth and their families so children. The measure would not raise taxes.
The Allocation Committee heard from three hunger relief grantee partners on program delivery, appointed 5 people to the Community Council, and received updates on the grant performance summary process and large grant renewal process and timeline.
The Allocation Committee heard from three Portland Children's Levy grantee partners on after school program delivery and received updates on the financial report, Community Council and Community Report.
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