Category: Southeast Uplift

SE Uplift Opportunities: Funding for Your Project or Join Grants Review Committee

There is still time to apply!  Apply for a grant or join our Grants Review Committee by January 10th

TWO WAYS TO UPLIFT GREAT IDEAS IN OUR SE PORTLAND COMMUNITY:

  1. Join our Grants Review Committee
  2. Apply for a grant to support your project

GOING FAST: A FEW SPOTS LEFT ON OUR GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

Help SE Uplift incubate great community ideas by participating on our Grants Review Committee. Stipends available for youth and adults, plus dinner is on us!

Our grant review criteria is driven by SEUL’s ongoing efforts toward equity through our DEIA commitments. As a member of the grant review committee, you will exercise leadership and help SE Uplift award projects that reflect a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible future for southeast Portland.

  • We are asking for a time commitment of 10 to 25 hours to review and score the grant applications. Small grants will require more time than the DEIA Capacity Building grants to number and score.
  • Grants will be available for review starting January 13th – after we meet as a group to divide grant applications.
  • Attend two 2 hour meeting:
    • Thursday, January 13th, 2021 (time tba) – the group will come together and get an overview of the review process, we will talk over scoring sheets and distribute the applications.
    • Thursday, February 3rd, 2021 (time tba) – the group will come together to discuss and make final award decisions.

SE Uplift is able to provide a $50 giftcard for your participation ($75 for youth)

email: [email protected] if interested!

 

Funding available for projects up to $4,900

  • Do you have a project that will increase the number and diversity of people who are involved and engaged in your community?
  • Will your project build leaders and strengthen partnerships in your neighborhood?
  • Are you looking for funding for a project that will influence public decisions that will improve the lives of residents in your SE Portland community?

Consider applying for a SE Uplift Community Small Grant!

APPLY HERE

Feeling stuck in your application? Want to talk through your idea? Need support in writing a compelling application? We are here to help! Contact Matchu Williams at matchu@seuplift.org or book a 1:1 meeting here to get support on your Community Small Grant application.

Learn more and apply by January 10th, 2022.

See examples of past recipients

 

Funding available for projects up to $1,200

Do you have a project or idea that will boost outreach and engagement with underserved communities? Is your effort focused on increasing diversity and equity in your SE Portland community?

Consider applying for a DEIA Capacity Building grant!

APPLY HERE

Feeling stuck in your application? Want to talk through your idea? Need support in writing a compelling application? We are here to help! Contact Paola De La Cruz at [email protected] or book a 1:1 meeting here to get support on your DEIA Capacity Building grant.

Learn more and apply by January 10th, 2022.

See examples of past recipients

 

Applying for both the Community Small Grants and DEIA Capacity Building Grant? Great! Make sure you submit the application form twice – once for each grant.

Planting Work Party at SEUL

SE Uplift is building a pocket-park at 36th and Main, and would love to have help putting in some native plants!  For a few short hours we’ll plant a portion of the property and spread some mulch.  If you have some time to help turn what used to be an unmaintained grass patch into a beautiful native landscape, please stop by. The planting will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3534 SE Main.

Contact Tim at (503) 232-0010 ext. 313 or [email protected] for more information.

Neighborhood Grants Up For Grabs

The Office of Neighborhood Involvement and SE Uplift are excited to offer the sixth year of the City of Portland’s Neighborhood Small Grants Program. They invite neighborhood associations and community-based organizations in Portland to apply.

This year, a total of $46,058 is available to neighborhood and community-based organizations in the Southeast Uplift coalition area. Grant proposals may range from $1,000 to $7,500. The submission deadline is Nov. 1. A grants writing workshop will be held at SE Uplift Thursday, Sept. 29.

To find out more about the grants program and to apply, please visit www.southeastuplift.org

 


SEUL Neighborhood Block Party

The Southeast Uplift neighborhood coalition is hosting a community block party in Sunnyside on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., celebrating communities and neighbors across Southeast Portland.

The Southeast Uplift building and grounds at 3534 SE Main Street will serve as the hub of the festivities, with the entire block of SE Main Street between 35th and 36th avenues filled with an array of fun activities, music, food and beverages throughout the evening.

A number of food carts will be on site, offering food, with St. Josef’s Winery and Coalition Brewing also on hand serving wine and beer. Kids’ activities will also be in abundance, as the Portland Mennonite Church (1312 SE 35th Ave.) will be hosting a Kid’s Corner that will include a bounce house, playground and a host of fun games throughout the evening.

The event will also be a great way to learn about and connect with fantastic community projects, meet neighborhood association and community leaders, learn more about how Southeast Uplift supports your community and meet your neighbors from not only down the block but across Southeast Portland.

If your organization or community group is interested in participating, please get in touch at the email address below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay up-to-date with music listings and participating groups at www.southeastuplift.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SE.uplift.

If you’re available to help out on the day of the event, there are fun (really!) volunteer opportunities available in short one or two-hour slots — your assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact [email protected] for more information.