Are you ready to get Awesome!?

Just fill out the application below with information about yourself and the details of your project.

We’re so excited to hear about your idea that makes Portland more awesome!

  • We fund art, culture, community, environmental, animal welfare & human rights projects
  • Projects must be in the Portland metro region
  • We mostly fund projects run by individuals or small groups who don't have access to traditional funding mechanisms
  • We LOVE innovative, fun, and/or unusual projects!

While we think you’re awesome, we don’t give grants for personal use like rent or bills, travel, or starting a business. How does your project make Portland more awesome?

2026 grant deadlines: October 12

2027 grant deadlines: January 10, April 11, July 11, October 10

Questions? Email us at info@awesomeportland.org.

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