City of Roses Community Enhancement Grant Program

Learn more about our grant and determine if your organization is a good fit to apply for funding.

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An Exciting Opportunity...

 

Elevate Oregon is thrilled to partner with Oregon Metro to administer the City of Roses enhancement grants. As part of a regional Community Enhancement Program, this grant is funded by fees collected at City of Roses Disposal and Recycling. 

Our youth-led grant program provides funds to non-profits, schools, and local governments who implement programs, services, and community improvements in a designated grant boundary area. Funds can be awarded for projects that provide programs and services to underserved populations, improve neighborhood livability and safety, and improve natural areas and the environment.

*Applications for the next grant cycle will open on January 1st, 2026*

 

2025 Grant Process 

Elevate Oregon awarded approximately $100,000 in one-year grants.

The maximum grant award was $25,000.

Application Open: January 1st, 2025

Application Deadline: February 24th, 2025

Awards announced in early May. Funding begins on July 1st, 2025.

Check out the 2025 GRANT APPLICATION HANDBOOK

Learn more about the 2025 Program Goals & Priorities

Learn more about the Eligibility Requirements

View the 2025 Boundary Area

The grant boundary area generally encompasses areas of NE and SE Portland enclosed by: NE Marine Dr (North), Portland-Gresham Border (East), Foster Rd (South), and 82nd Ave (West). All grant applications must propose projects that deliver benefit to the people and communities within this geographic boundary. The grant boundary is subject to change with each new grant cycle.
The grant boundary area generally encompasses areas of NE and SE Portland enclosed by: NE Marine Dr (North), Portland-Gresham Border (East), Foster Rd (South), and 82nd Ave (West). All grant applications must propose projects that deliver benefit to the people and communities within this geographic boundary. The grant boundary is subject to change with each new grant cycle.

The City of Roses Grant Team

The City of Roses Grant Team is comprised primarily of high school students in the Elevate Oregon program and a few adult advisors. Our program uniquely equips and empowers our youth toward success and community engagement through:

  • Active involvement and ownership of the grantmaking process 
  • Intentional team development and leadership coaching

Click here to read more about how the program is impacting and empowering our youth!

"Because of this experience I am better at managing my workload and more comfortable voicing my opinion in a group environment." - Student Grant Team Member
"It was an amazing experience to be able to collaborate with Elevate kids as they discussed the issues and projects they wanted to prioritize for the community." - Adult Grant Team Member
"I developed critical thinking, group collaboration, and financial management skills." - Student Grant Team Member
"I enjoyed building stronger connections with my peers and it felt good giving money away." - Student Grant Team Member
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City of Roses Grantees

2025 Grantee List

2024 Grantee List

2023 Grantee List

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Online application form available on January 1st, 2026

Contact

For more information or to be added to our mailing list, contact KJ Mack, kj@elevateoregon.org.