Multnomah County GRANT-100-2025

Community Vitality and Economic Opportunity Grant - Pilot

The buyer is Multnomah County, which is offering the Community Vitality and Economic Opportunity Grant Pilot. This program provides one-time funding to local businesses, non-profits, Tribal governments, faith institutions, organizations with fiscal sponsors, and governments with staff physically located in Multnomah County and serving its residents. The grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, with a total of up to $250,000 available. Eligible projects focus on enhancing business districts and neighborhoods by creating safe, vibrant spaces, implementing innovative safety solutions, promoting civic vitality through community events, and supporting equity and inclusion. Examples of eligible expenses include staff time, materials, transportation, communications, cosmetic repairs, and administrative costs capped at 10%. Ineligible expenses include activities outside Multnomah County, costs unrelated to the proposal, grant application preparation costs, political events, and projects benefiting only specific individuals or businesses. The grant requires evidence of insurance and documentation of eligibility such as a business license or 501(c)(3) status. The period of performance includes fund expenditure by August 31, 2025, with possible extensions to September 30, 2025. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, and no products or services line items are awarded as this is a grant program. The place of performance is Multnomah County, Oregon. Unique contract requirements include confidentiality provisions under Oregon public records law and submission of a detailed project proposal with budget and eligibility documentation.

Description

Multnomah County invites local businesses, non-profits, and other eligible organizations to apply for one-time funding from the Community Vitality and Economic Opportunity Grant Pilot, a program designed to support vibrant, welcoming, and safe business districts and neighborhoods throughout Multnomah County. Up to $250,000 will be awarded in grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The grant supports projects that enhance business districts and neighborhoods, facilitate innovative safety solutions, promote civic vitality, and promote equity and inclusion. Eligible applicants include small businesses, nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, faith institutions, organizations with fiscal sponsors, and governments with staff physically located in Multnomah County.

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