Accommodations Fund

Information on the ONI Accommodations Fund and how to submit a request.

• Accommodations Fund Request Form
• Administration & List of Allowable Accommodations
• Accommodations FAQs

Advocacy 101 Handout

Advocacy 101 handout includes "Basic Steps in an Advocacy Effort" and "Some Useful Resources."

City Boards, Committees and Commissions

Portland needs your thoughts, time and energy to help direct our energy today and plan for the future. Over 35 citizen groups advise Portland's elected officials and staff.

• Boards & Commissions Application Forms, Contact List
• List of Active Boards, Committees and Commissions

City Real Property Disposition Process

City Property Management Committee has been working on a Citywide process for the disposition of surplus real property. Community input is valuable in making this a good process.

• City Council Member Contact Information
• City Council Resolution -- City Real Property Disposition Policy
• Impact Statement--City Council Hearing--July 1, 2015
• Neighborhood Coalition Directors and Chairs Group Comments--May 14 2015
• Online Survey Responses
• PIAC Comments--June 2 2015
• PIAC Comments--May 5, 2015
• Proposed Amendments for July 8 City Council Hearing
• Revised Policy Language -- for July 1 2015 hearing
• Revised Policy Language--Track Changes from previous version
• Revised Policy Language--What's Changed and Why
• Revised Policy Showing Amendments for July 8 City Council Hearing
• Revised Resolution for July 8 City Council Hearing
• SE Uplift/NECN Community Checklist
• Why was this Draft Policy developed?

Customer Service Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee and Other Resources of the Customer Service Advisory Committee (CSAC)

• Committee Information
• Customer Service Toolkit

Grant Opportunities

Grant opportunities for neighborhoods and community organizations

Neighborhood Association Resources

Tools for running your neighborhood association

• Demolition Notifications
• FAQ

Neighborhood Coalition Resources

Tools for neighborhood coalition leaders and staff

• Guide to Preparing District Coalition Annual Plans
• Neighborhood Small Grants Program--Applicant and Grantee Reporting Spreadsheet

Neighborhood Outreach and ONI Notification

Information for City staff on how to send information to Portland's neighborhood system including ONI's subscription notification system.

Toolbox/Resources for Neighbors

Tools and Resources to assist neighbors with citizen involvement efforts

• Public Records Requests
• Block Party Permits
• How to find out what Portland neighborhood you live in.
• Get Organized!
• Robert's Rules of Order
• Neighborhood Association Bylaws Template
• Portland has 95 Neighborhood Associations
• Community & Neighborhood Involvement Center Brochure
• Land Use
• When Controversy Comes to Your Neighborhood - Tips and Tools manual
• 2012 Citywide Events & Festivals
• Community Residential Siting
• Community Meeting Spaces 2010-PDF
• Community Meeting Spaces 2010-Excel
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about ONI Standards
• Neighborhood Directory
• COCL/COAB

Training Opportunities

Opportunities to build skills and abilities to become an effective community activist/leader.

• ABCs of Land Use Training
• Training Resources
• Understanding Portland's Comprehensive Plan Workshop
• Upcoming Trainings

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to improve the quality of life in your neighborhood

• Citizen Committees
• City Boards and Commissions
• City Boards and Commissions
• Coalition Offices
• Community-university partnership options
• Graffiti Volunteer Program
• Hands On Portland
• Neighborhood Associations
• Neighborhood Watch, Block Captain and Foot Patrol