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Local Transportation Funding – Join the conversation
Portland City Council is considering new ways to fund the maintenance and operation of Portland’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, signs, lights, and other infrastructure. Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a…
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Introducing the Vibrant Districts Grant – Applications Open Monday, January 26
Prosper Portland is excited to announce the launch of its new Vibrant Districts Grant. The program provides funding to community-based nonprofit business district organizations. Grants can be used to implement projects or events that…
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Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31
Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31 Portland’s Folk Festival returns to the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside) on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31. This all ages celebration of…
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Building Energy Efficiency Grant
Prosper Portland’s Building Energy Efficiency (BEE) Grant Program supports small businesses and small commercial building owners by providing funding for energy efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and cost, create health benefits, and increase business…
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Fixing Our Streets Small Safety Projects: Comments Due February 1
Fixing Our Streets (FOS) is a transportation safety and maintenance program funded by a 10-cent per gallon local gas tax. When the voters renewed the gas tax in May 2024, $10 million out of the…
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Grants Update!
Nature in Neighborhoods grants available Capital Grants Across greater Portland, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants help fund projects to improve water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and access to nature by all residents. …
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Dec. 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
This is a hybrid meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at 1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 2500. The public may watch live or view the recording after the meeting. Planning Commission meetings can also…
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Making memories with ZooLights!
With a ticket for admission to ZooLights, you get a free ride to and from the Oregon Zoo! Your ZooLights ticket is valid proof of fare on TriMet, as well as the Portland Streetcar, for…
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District Leadership Council Informational Happy Hour – District 4
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) (PST) Location: Paddy’s Bar & Grill65 SW Yamhill St.Portland, OR 97204 United States Join the Chamber’s Executive VP of Public Affairs, Jon Isaacs, as he hosts a series of…
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PP&R Urban Forestry Yard Tree Giveaway!
Hello, My name is Juno, and I work for Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry. I am excited to share that we are in the midst giving away 4,000 free trees to Portlanders this fall! With only…