Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (4-18-23)
The Allocation Committee approved large grant renewals, revised a policy for foster care grants, heard about the fiscal year 2022 audit report and more.
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Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (2-21-23)
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.
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (12-13-22)
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.
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (10-18-22)
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.
PCL seeks additional Community Council members
PCL is recruiting volunteers with lived, professional, and volunteer experience with marginalized children, youth, families and their support services for its new Community Council. The purpose of the Council is to advise PCL staff and the PCL Allocation Committee on Levy policy and procedures including community engagement and future funding rounds.
Allocation Committee meeting recap (6-14-22)
The Allocation Committee heard from four Portland Children's Levy community partners in foster care, appointed eight applicants to the Community Council, and received updates on service delivery during the pandemic and PCL staffing.
We’re Hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator
Join our team! This position will support a new volunteer community council created to advise the Portland Children’s Levy staff and Allocation Committee. The coordinator will plan and facilitate public meetings of the volunteer council, support volunteers to fully participate, facilitate council policy recommendations and coordinate overall community engagement activities for the Levy. Visit governmentjobs.com…
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (3/15/22)
PCL Compliance Audit Tonya Moffit, Merina + Co., presented results of their Compliance Examination FY21.pdf. PCL complied with the 5% cap on administrative expenses as required by authorizing ballot measure, and there were no findings or recommendations. Early Childhood Grantee Partners shared Reflections Staff from 4 PCL community partners in early childhood reflected on service…
Now Accepting Applications for PCL’s New Community Council
Extended Timeline! Applications due May 1. PCL is recruiting volunteers for its new Community Council. The Council will shape community engagement and the next PCL grantmaking process. For background on the Council and its charge, you can read the proposal adopted by PCL’s Allocation Committee in December 2021. PCL seeks applications from people with lived, professional,…
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (12/14/21)
Proposal passes to create a Community Council The Allocation Committee adopted a proposal to create a Community Council to advise PCL policies and process. Over the next 4 years, the Council will shape community engagement and the next PCL grantmaking process. Council membership will reflect the children and families served by PCL. PCL staff will…
Small Grants Fund Disability Learning Convening, Fall 2021
On September 23rd, 2021, we held a Disability Learning Convening for grantee partners of the Small Grants Fund. Small Grants Fund grantee partners have developed disability inclusion goals that they are working towards in their program, and PCL provided training led by BIPOC facilitators with disabilities. Saara Hirsi, Tamyca Branam Philips, and Laythan Branamdestewart all participated as panelists. You can read their…
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (9-14-21)
Proposal to Form a Community Advisory Committee After hearing Levy staff outline the proposal to create a community advisory committee and a summary of stakeholder feedback on the proposal, the Allocation Committee (AC) decided against taking a vote on the proposal in its current form. While there was general support from the AC and stakeholders…
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (6-15-21)
Adjustment to the Small Grants Fund One of the small grant recipients, Native Wellness Institute, elected not to move forward with their grant. Based on recommendations from Levy Staff and the SGF Design Team, the Committee voted to distribute the funds ( $144,000) among the 7 remaining small grants recipients. Grantee Partner Reflections To create…
Allocation Committee Meeting Recap (3-30-21)
Revenue Forecast Portland Children’s Levy expects adequate resources to fully fund all current grant commitments for the full 3-year term despite the economic downturn due to the pandemic. Annual Performance Report Staff presented PCL’s 2019-20 Performance Report showing demographics of children and families served, program outcomes and how our partners responded to the pandemic. Both…
Allocation Committee Approves 8 New Small Grants Fund Partners (11-30-20)
The Allocation Committee at its Monday meeting approved $1 million in new three-year investments for the Small Grants Fund to improve equity of access for organizations that have not received Levy funding in the past. The three-year grants will begin in January and include four mentoring programs, three after-school programs and one hunger relief program. They…
Watch the Small Grants Fund Applicant Information Session
Do you have questions about the Small Grants Fund application process but can’t make it to the 10-noon, Wednesday, May 27th Applicant Information Zoom session? We’re recording this session, so you can also watch the playback here at a more convenient time. youtube://v/IXrctYSEs80
Allocation Committee Funding Recommendations 4-26-20
The Allocation Committee approved $41.7 million out of an available $68 million for new three-year investments in Early Childhood, Child Abuse Prevention/Intervention and Foster Care. The AC will use the remaining balance for investments in After School, Mentoring and Hunger Relief at its May 4th meeting. The Portland City Council has final approval on Allocation Committee decisions and…
Allocation Committee Funding Recommendations 5-4-20
The Allocation Committee at its Monday meeting approved the remaining $26 million out of an available $68 million for new three-year investments in Hunger Relief, After School and Mentoring programs. The Portland City Council has final approval on Allocation Committee decisions and will review these decisions, and those made at the April 24th AC meeting, in…
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