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Growth

We are the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland. We serve the city and its residents by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities.

We are the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland. We serve the city and its residents by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities.

Apply for a Grant

Prosper Portland offers a range of grants that support small businesses, non-profits, community organizations, commercial tenants and property owners, and event and film production. Grants vary: some offer matching funds; some are for physical improvements or repairs; and some are geared toward job training or organizational growth.

Get Small Business Assistance

Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business is the central point of entry for Portland’s small businesses, working in cooperation with the community, Prosper Portland programs, and other local government agencies to create an equitable, supportive, and connected community.

Programs

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    The Office of Small Business

    The Office of Small Business at Prosper Portland is the central point of entry for Portland small businesses.

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    Neighborhood Prosperity Network

    A citywide initiative to foster economic opportunity & vitality throughout Portland neighborhoods

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    Business District Assistance

    Designed to strengthen and support Portland’s diverse business district organizations

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    Office to Residential Conversion

    An initiative to convert vacant office space to residential uses

Latest News

  • Reimagine Oregon Grant Awards
    News Releases, Stories

    Prosper Portland announces Reimagine Oregon Grant Awards

    Prosper Portland awards more than $1.3 million in grants from Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund 

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  • News Releases, Stories

    Portland City Council appoints Community Leadership Committees for East Portland TIF Districts

    Portland City Council appoints 39 members to the Community Leadership Committees for 82nd Avenue Area, East 205, and Sumner-Parkrose-Argay-Columbia Corridor Tax Increment Finance Districts.

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  • News Releases, Stories

    Prosper Portland appoints Andrew Fitzpatrick as Director of Economic Development

    As Director of Economic Development, Fitzpatrick will continue to lead the agency’s work to foster equitable economic growth for the City of Portland.

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Upcoming
Events

  • December 2025

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    East Portland Community Leadership Committee Kickoff

  • December 2025

    09

    East Portland Community Leadership Committee Kickoff

  • December 2025

    09

    East Portland Community Leadership Committee Kickoff

  • December 2025

    10

    Board of Commissioners Retreat