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The St. Johns Review * #19 Sept. 18, 2015 * Page 5 Email: reviewnewspaper@gmail.com * Mail: PO Box 83068, Port. OR 97283 * Web: www.stjohnsreview.com * Phone: 503-283-5086 TY NEWS North Portland Neighborhood Services offers small Grants Program 2016 A very large aquarium exhibited fi sh from the river. The New Iberians zydeco band entertained everyone. Help support your community newspaper! Advertise The Offi ce of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and North Port- land Neighborhood Services (NPNS) are offering a grant funding opportunity through the City of Portland’s Neighborhood Small Grants Program. They invite neighborhood associations and com- munity-based organizations in Portland to apply. The goals of the grant program are to: Increase the number and diversity of people who are involved and engaged in their com- munities and neighborhoods; strengthen neighborhood and com- munity capacity to build community leadership, identity, skills, relationships and partnerships; and increase community and neighborhood impact on public decisions and community life. They encourage applicants to consider projects and programs that involve building strong community participation, and that create partnerships between neighborhood, business, and commu- nity-based organizations. Engagement of historically under-repre- sented and under-served communities is a high priority for this grant program. Projects should engage and benefi t community members in the North Portland Neighborhood Services district. The submission deadline is Monday, November 2, 2015 by 2:00PM and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted in person, or via elec- tronic submission to: North Portland Neighborhood Services, Historic Kenton Fire- house, 2209 N. Schofi eld, Portland, OR 97217, Attn: Mary Jaron Kelley, or mary@npnscommunity.org The Application Packet Must Include: Page 6 (Section 1) – Application Form Cover Sheet Pages 7-10 (Section 2 through 8) - Narrative Page 11- Budget Project Timeframe for Completion Grants will be awarded for projects that will start after January 1, 2016 and be completed by December 31, 2016. Grant Workshops are available too. They are: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 7:00 PM-8:00 PM North Portland Neighborhood Services, Historic Kenton Fire- house 8105 N. Brandon, Portland, OR 97217 and, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00 PM-8:00 PM North Portland Neighborhood Services - Historic Kenton Fire- house 8105 N. Brandon - Portland, OR 97217 If interested in applying, it is strongly encouraged that you attend a grant workshop. This workshop will provide feedback on project ideas and will help answer questions about the NPNS application, and what funds can be used in the coalition area. This is also an opportunity to network with other groups about projects. If you are not able to attend this workshop and you are sub- mitting an application, please contact Mary Jaron Kelley, mary@ npnscommunity.org or 503-823-4099, NPNS grant program man- ager. Requesting grant assistance is highly encouraged. Please sched- ule a time to discuss grant ideas, requirements, eligibility, and ap- plication process by contacting the grant manager above. Please Note: NPNS staff will not be available to assist with grant pro- posals on November 2, 2015 when the grant proposals are due. Please call seven days in advance for special needs accommodations, for people with disabilities at 503-823-4519 or TTY 503-823-6868. All sites are wheelchair accessible. General grant writing resources are available at: www.portlandonline.com/ oni For general grant program information go to: www.portlandonline.com/ oni Timeline: Request for Proposals Available September 10, 2015 Grant Applications due November 2, 2015 Awards Announced no later than January 30, 2016 Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2016 Final report and documentation no later than January 31, 2017 S T. J OHNS R EVIEW North Portland’s Community Newspaper Since 1904 BUSINESS CARD ADS l n . s. s y Coupon This space AVAILABLE for your Business Card size Ad Coupon n o - e: Interested in running a Color Business Card Ad? AD PRICING: 1 Year (26 issues) $32 each = $832 9 Months (19 issues) $33 each = $627 6 Months (12 issues) $35 each = $420 Call 503-283-5086 or email: reviewnewspaper@gmail.com 3 Months (6 issues) $38 each = $228