Organization: Portland General Electric
Opportunity Description: Funding Opportunities: Career Pathways
Increasing economic prosperity through workforce development and entrepreneurship
Application deadline:
Funding applications are accepted May 26 – July 7, 2025 for a September decision.
We are committed to helping individuals and communities overcome common barriers to economic mobility and generational wealth-building by increasing avenues to family wage jobs, entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
If you’re interested in submitting a proposal for a career-oriented program, consider:
Programs that facilitate access to in-demand, family-wage jobs in the trades, sciences and green sectors
Programs for adults focused on skill development
Wrap-around services offering mentorship, transportation and other resources that impact workforce participation
Proposals that offer entrepreneurship and business-ownership support for minority- and woman-owned small businesses
We prioritize organizations and programs that demonstrate elements of the following:
CORE MISSION
The mission of the organization prioritizes:
Increasing access to high-demand, family-wage jobs in trades, STEM, and green sectors
Job readiness for working-age individuals focused on improving skills, knowledge, and capabilities
Employment barriers through wrap-around services, mentoring, self-advocacy, etc.
Entrepreneurship and business ownership for BIPOC and women-owned small businesses
OUTCOMES
The proposed project will result in:
Greater access to and readiness for high demand, family wage jobs in high-demand fields
Reduced barriers to employment through wraparound supports
Increased individual and generational wealth for Black, Indigenous, people of color, rural, and those in poverty through small business ownership and entrepreneurship
Greater autonomy and advanced economic prosperity of individuals and families
Deadline: 7/7/2025
Geographic Scope: Oregon
Funding Ranges: $5,000-$25,000
Apply here: Link to Application