Metro Parks and Nature Sponsorships

New! Announcing Metro Parks and Nature Sponsorships for Community-led activities 

May 1, 2019 Deadline

What: This program area of the recently updated Parks and Nature Community Partnerships program provides sponsorships of up to $3,500 for community-led activities at Metro parks and natural areas.

Who is eligible: These funds are intended to support community-led and community-driven activities. Community-based organizations and groups (including community groups, non-profits, neighborhood groups, faith groups and service groups) led by and for people of color can request a sponsorship.

To learn more and apply: Our updated website offers a brief overview of the new community partnership framework including more information about the different program areas and a simple on-line form to apply for a sponsorship by May 1, 2019: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks-and-nature-community-partnerships-program .

To ask questions, contact Sheilagh Diez at Sheilagh.Diez@oregonmetro.gov .

Join the community review committee! We will also be forming a community committee to review sponsorship requests and recommend funding.  If you know of a colleague who would like to contribute to this decision-making process, please encourage them to email Sheilagh Diez at Sheilagh.Diez@oregonmetro.gov.  See the attached detailed review committee application instructions.