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Grants

Metro is proud to provide funds for local projects that help create livable communities. Find information about Metro grant opportunities for topics of particular interest to you.

In our region, there is no shortage of innovative and compelling ideas to help make this a great place to live, work and play. Metro is proud to inspire real change by awarding grants to support hundreds of improvement projects – large and small – around the region.

Where does Metro get the money?

In some cases, Metro collects a surcharge on regional solid waste services and redistributes it through competitive application processes. Community groups use Metro grant awards to enhance neighborhoods and restore nature in the urban area.

Metro also is a pass-through grantmaker, managing the flow of all federal transportation planning funds into our region, allocating funds for priority projects. In other instances, Metro redistributes millions of dollars collected from local bond measures to protect the region’s natural areas, safeguard its water quality and preserve its fish and wildlife habitat.

metro grant opportunities

Community enhancement grants

Opportunities to receive grants for projects that benefit North and Northwest Portland, Oregon City and Forest Grove...More

Regional Travel Options grants

Grant funds are available to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that reduce drive alone auto trips and improve air quality...More

Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants

Metro is now accepting grant applications for capital projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods...More

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grants

Make a difference in your neighborhood! Metro funds projects that connect citizens to their watershed through hands-on restoration activities and environmental education...More

Construction excise tax planning grants

Metro's new grant program provides cities and counties with the planning resources necessary to prepare land for development and achieve the shared goals of the 2040 Growth Concept...More

Neighborhood cleanup matching grant program

Local governments also are eligible to participate in Metro's matching grant program that pays for other items related to clean-up events, like dumpster rental fees, advertising, and gloves and supplies for volunteers...More

Regional flexible funding for local transportation priorities

Every two years, Metro selects transportation projects and programs to receive approximately $60 million in federal funding. Metro is now seeking public comment on how to allocate 2010-2013 flexible funds in the region...More