(We ask about race and ethnicity in the work we do for reporting purposes only. Your answers to these questions are voluntary and will not impact your eligibility for funding, the amount of funding received, or the evaluation of your application.)

(We ask about gender identity in the work we do for reporting purposes only. Your answers to these questions are voluntary and will not impact your eligibility for funding, the amount of funding received, or the evaluation of your application.)

Based on your answers in this application, it appears that your business is not eligible for this program.

Commercial Building Owners who meet all of the following criteria:
• The size of commercial building is 40,000 square feet or below;
• Commercial building is located within Portland city limits; and
• Owner leases (or agrees to lease) to an eligible tenant with a minimum of two years remaining on lease agreement.

Small Businesses meeting the following criteria:
• Has a current City of Portland and Oregon State business registration;
• Employs 50 or fewer employees;
• Occupies a leased or owner-occupied commercial space that is under 40,000 square feet; and
• Is located within Portland city limits.

Small business applicants must identify with one or more of the following criteria. For commercial building owner applicants, an eligible tenant can be a small business or non-profit tenant that both matches the business eligibility criteria above AND identifies with one or more of the criteria listed below:

• The business owner’s business or residence was displaced by urban renewal, or the business owner has generational ties to such displacement due to urban renewal

• The business owner has limited access to capital, and/or has not benefited from generational wealth

• The business owner is a first generation college graduate

• The business owner’s home or business address is within a Census Tract scoring at an Income Threshold of 100 or below (as identified by the StatsAmerica Distress Tool)

• Their business has been independently owned and operated for at least 20 years

• Their business provides elder care, child care, or services for people with disabilities

• Their business is aligned with at least one of the high energy use sectors outlined in the PCEF Climate Investment Plan: Food service, Food sales, Small manufacturing, Lodging, or Laundromats.

Email BEEGrants@prosperportland.us with any questions.

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