Summary
The committee is reshaping how Portland distributes federal Community Development Block Grant money by rewriting the application questions. The changes aim for fairer scoring, honest financial need reporting, and projects that keep benefiting residents after the grant ends.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
CDBG grant funds are awarded through this process; the changes affect how nonprofits and city projects compete for that federal money.
Local nonprofits and community organizations applying for CDBG grants, and ultimately the low- and moderate-income residents they serve.
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