Neighborhood Partnership Fund
Oregon Community Development Collaborative
The Oregon Community Development Collaborative (OCDC) is a combination of the Neighborhood Partnership Fund, Enterprise Community Partners, and Oregon Housing and Community Services Department. The OCDC strives to create positive community change and improve the quality of life for low and moderate-income households in Oregon.
OCDC invests in community-based development organizations that demonstrate the ability to affect physical and social change in their communities.
OCDC grants are for activities supporting the development of affordable housing and organizational development which meet all of the requirements of the HOME program and Enterprise.
Applicants are encouraged to use these grants to support activities that strengthen the long term viability of organizations. This could take many forms, including:
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Partnerships and/or collaborations with the intent to create efficiencies, realize cost savings, and/or demonstrate innovation in the development/preservation/maintenance of affordable housing;
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Strategic planning, fundraising, or other efforts to increase organizational viability and financial stability
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Activities that align your organization with and allow you to participate in strategic priority initiatives including but not limited to:
- Preservation
- Resident services
- Permanent supportive housing
Eligibility
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Incorporated and in good-standing as an Oregon 501(c)(3) non-profit organization;
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Serving a low-income constituency and geographic area;
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Committed to a primary mission focused on the provision of affordable housing;
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Demonstrated track record and expertise to successfully complete community development projects;
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Accountability to a low-income community or constituency by providing a structure for low-income beneficiaries to participate in the organization’s decisions regarding the development, operation of projects, and organizational activities; and
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Received OCDC funding for the 2007-2008 grant year.
For more information, please consult the Neighborhood Partnership website.
Application Process:
For more information on the application process, click here.
Deadlines
Last application due date was May 5, 2008. Check back soon for 2008-2009 deadlines.
Grant Award Amounts: Up to $50,000
Contact Information:
The Neighborhood Partnership Fund
Amy Fauver
1020 SW Taylor Street, Suite 680
Portland, OR 97205
afauver@tnpf.org
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