Ecotrust Event Spaces
Community Grant
Download the materials
• Grant Package (PDF)
• Application (MS Word)
In an effort to partner with non-profits of all sizes and financial means, we have created a Community Grant Program for the use of the Ecotrust Event Spaces within the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center. We are pleased to extend an open application process for events occurring in the 2012 calendar year.
Preference will go to proposals for events which are:
- Mission-driven and invest in the community in a positive way.
- Are held at the Natural Capital Center and are a good logistical fit for the Billy Frank, Jr. Conference Center or the Outdoor Terrace.
- Planned by or directly benefitting a local non-profit organization.
Additional consideration will be given for:
- Events that are open to the public and are free or of nominal charge.
- Events that are unabashedly hopeful in nature.
- Events that have a solid marketing or community outreach plan.
Award Amount
Up to six applicants will be awarded one-day rental at the Natural Capital Center. Awards will cover costs of the venue which includes the standard amenities and services (please refer to the awards package for a complete list).
Award Parameters
Awards will not cover additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of holding your event at the Natural Capital Center. This may include, but is not limited to, catering fees and outside equipment rental fees (please refer to our list of caterers).
The Community Grant Program cannot accommodate Friday & Saturday evening rentals after 5PM.
Awards are granted based on the proposed date (or range of dates) contained within the proposal. A significant change in the date of the event will require a re-evaluation of the event and may result in the loss of the grant.
If your organization receives a grant in 2011, your organization will be eligible for another grant in 2013.
Timeline
The 2012 Community Grant is an open proposal process. Proposals will be accepted throughout the year for events occurring between February 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. For your application to be considered, your proposed event date must be at least six weeks from the date your application is submitted. Once a proposal is submitted, Ecotrust will respond within ten business days on the results of the proposal. The number of grants awarded will vary depending on the particular space needs of the awardees. At anytime during the year we may reach our maximum award amount and close the grant process for the year.
Application Process Guidelines
Please submit a cover letter and a completed application via email or mailing address below (emails are preferred).
Jeanne Kubal
Ecotrust Event Spaces
721 NW 9th Ave., Ste. 200
Portland, OR 97209
Ecotrust’s mission is to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity and environmental well-being. To learn more about our work, visit us online at www.ecotrust.org.
