Multnomah County Elections Division GRANT-119-2026

Elections Ranked Choice Voting Grant

The government buyer is Multnomah County Elections Division, responsible for managing and administering the Voter Education Fund. The award consists of 4-5 grants totaling $100,000, with each grant valued at approximately $20,000. These grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) community-based organizations serving residents of East Multnomah County outside the City of Portland. The awarded services include non-partisan, neutral voter education about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), including activities such as direct voter contact, distribution of printed and digital voter education materials, in-person community education events, emails and social media outreach, and "Train the Trainer" sessions. Recipients must conduct at least one mock RCV election engaging at least 100 people, using a provided subscription to the RankedVote mock election platform and training. Unique contract requirements include mandatory attendance at an all-day training on RCV and voter education best practices, measurable outreach to at least 5,000 potential voters, monthly reporting and meetings with the Elections team, and strict non-partisan and apolitical education. The grant period spans from May to November 2026, with education/planning in May-June, voter education/outreach in July-November, and reporting/closeout in November. The award emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate education tailored to historically underrepresented populations in voting.

Description

This grant program aims to empower community organizations to develop and implement effective Ranked Choice Voting education initiatives tailored to the unique needs of East Multnomah County residents.

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