**At this time there will be no competitive special appropriations for fiscal year 2019/20**

**The special appropriations grantees for FY18-19 have been announced. See information below under the Special Appropriations Awardees tab to view which organizations received funding**

The competitive special appropriations grant program is open to organizations located in the states of Oregon and Washington, providing services within the City of Portland and Multnomah County.

The Office of Management and Finance, Grants Management Division, will host an informational meeting for potential grant applicants, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm at the Congress Center Building, room 513, 1001 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97204. 

Funding may be awarded in each of the following areas:

• Expanding Opportunities for Youth
• Community-Based Arts and Culture
• Expanding Economic Opportunities for Portlanders
• Community Health

Applications must be submitted by revised date of Tuesday, October 16, 2018 by 5:00 pm, to the address on the application form. E-mailed and mailed submissions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

For questions pertaining to the competitive special appropriations grant program email competitivespecialappropriation@portlandoregon.gov or call Craig Haynes at 503-823-4306.

**Check out the great stories below about the impact our grantees are making in the city**