Summary
The committee was scheduled to begin deciding how this year's federal Community Development Block Grant money gets distributed among nonprofits and city departments serving low- and moderate-income Portlanders. The results shape which services and facilities get funded.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal CDBG dollars are at stake; the Port Resources request alone covers about 90% of its project budget.
Low- and moderate-income Portland residents who rely on the services and facilities these grants fund.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 29, 2026
The committee is reviewing which nonprofits get federal Community Development Block Grant dollars for social service programs. Hope Acts is seeking seed money for job-readiness and support services for newly arrived asylum seekers, many of whom are homeless.
Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 15, 2026
Federal Community Development Block Grant dollars are up for review — money that funds neighborhood projects and social services for low- and moderate-income Portlanders. How the committee scores and ranks applications will shape which programs get funded.
Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 8, 2026
The committee was scheduled to begin deciding how this year's federal Community Development Block Grant money gets distributed among nonprofits and city departments serving low- and moderate-income Portlanders. The results shape which services and facilities get funded.
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