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Nature in Neighborhoods
Background
Nature in Neighborhoods funds projects in the Portland metropolitan area that preserve or enhance natural features and their ecological functions on public lands in neighborhoods, and help ensure that every community enjoys clean water and nature as an element of its character and livability. Those that may apply include schools, neighborhood associations, community groups and other nonprofit organizations, cities, counties and public park providers.
Projects must either purchase land or make improvements to real property that result in a capital asset with a life of at least 20 years and with a total value of at least $50,000.
Local Grant Recipients:
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Northwest Family Services in Portland was recently awarded a $200,000 grant for facilities capital funds.
Eligibility
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Neighborhoods and community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, cities, counties, and public park providers.
Application Process
For more information on the application process, please consult the Nature in Neighborhoods website.
Deadlines: Last application deadline was May 28, 2008. Check back soon for 2008-2009 deadlines.
Typical Grant Amount: unspecified
Contact Information:
Mary Rose Navarro
(503) 797-1781
maryrose.navarro@oregonmetro.gov
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