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 Central Northeast Neighbors

August, 2015
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It's Time to Think about Grant Projects in CNN Neighborhoods!

 

Imagine what is possible when you join others in creative action.                                         The CNN small grants program is getting ready to launch the application for 2016 projects! Whether you had an eventful season or enjoying some summer down time--consider what your group would like to accomplish next year. What efforts would you like to connect to? It's a great time to get ideas rolling and connecting to potential partners before we announce our September grant workshop!!
 
Do you have a project in mind that meets these goals?
  • Develop community leadership and skills.
  • Build community identity.
  • Strengthen relationships and create new partnerships.

We give higher consideration to efforts that actively involve under-served groups.  

 

See the 2015 grant projects for more ideas!

CNN Hosts the New Employment/Industrial and Institutional Zoning Projects of the Draft Comp Plan
Join the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to review and comment on two discussion drafts of the Comprehensive Plan Update at our September 16th CNN LUTC meeting. These will implement new directions on land use in Portland's Industrial and Mixed Employment areas as well as the Campus Institutional zoning. This includes Providence Hospital in RCP, and employment zones by 82nd in Madison South and Sumner/Cully. Examples of the proposed Zoning Code changes include limitations on non-industrial uses, and new standards for ecologically beneficial design in future industrial zones at airport area golf courses. The Employment Zoning discussion draft is out.
Nature in Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity
 

Want to increase opportunities for hiking, biking and walking to access nature in your community? Apply for a regional trails grant. Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grants provide opportunities to plan, restore, and build regional trails to increase access to nature and increase nature for trail users in Portland. Apply for a small grant up to $25,000 or a large grants up to $100,000. See examples of Nature in Neighborhoods grant-funded trail projects. Read more. 

Community Arts and Culture Grants
Regional Arts and Culture Council is accepting applications for projects and events that are taking place January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 and are looking for money to support your efforts. This opportunity is open to individual artists and not-for-profit organizations. RACC is holding seven free information sessions to help Project Grant applicants better understand grant guidelines and application procedures. Read more.                  
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  • CNN Board Meeting: Approve CNN LUTC and Grant Program Guidelines, Sept. 2nd 7:00-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th-Residential Infill SAC Selection Aug. 5th 7:00p at CNN.

 

  • CNN Land Use and Transportation Committee (CNN LUTC) Sept. 16 7:00-8:30p Comp Plan Discussion Drafts (more details above)

 

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Sandra Lefrancois
Central Northeast Neighbors