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Below you will see all current opportunities from 1803 Fund.
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For the Culture Sponsorship Opportunities
1803 Fund will consider sponsorship for charitable events that actively contribute to a rooted and prosperous Black community in Portland, Oregon and are in alignment with one of our priority funding areas: Culture, Education and Place.
For the Culture Sponsorship Priorities
- Events and programming that amplify and strengthen the collective spirit of Black Portland and center Black joy.
- Organizations that will help advance 1803 Fund’s mission and vision.
Sponsorship Amount
We will consider requests between $2,500—$20,000. Sponsorship funding is for expenditures related to your event and shall not exceed 50% of the total event budget.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for sponsorship, applicants must meet these basic requirements:
- Organization or event primarily serves Portland’s Black community
- Organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, public education institution or government entity or is fiscally sponsored by one
- Organization is not a current 1803 Fund Strategic Partnership grantee
- Organization is hosting/operating the event or program for which they are requesting sponsorship
- Organization’s fiscal sponsor can receive ePayment through Bill.com
- Event is aligned with our sponsorship and funding priorities
- Event takes place at least 60 days after the date of request
What We Will Not Sponsor
- Individuals
- Fundraising events
- Events related to lobbying, political campaigns, or electoral/partisan activities
- Voter registration drives and related activities
- Non-charitable/private events
- Activities or events that benefit or promote any religion
- Events that take place outside of the greater Portland metropolitan region
Complete the Sponsorship Request
Please complete and submit the sponsorship request form by the due date noted in the email from 1803 Fund. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments by emailing eventsponsorships@1803fund.com. We look forward to learning more about your event!
You will need to search for and select your fiscal sponsor before you are able to continue the application form. You will also be required to attach a copy of the current fiscal sponsorship agreement as well as provide a primary contact for your fiscal sponsor.
For the Culture Sponsorship Opportunities
1803 Fund will consider sponsorship for charitable events that actively contribute to a rooted and prosperous Black community in Portland, Oregon and are in alignment with one of our priority funding areas: Culture, Education and Place.
For the Culture Sponsorship Priorities
- Events and programming that amplify and strengthen the collective spirit of Black Portland and center Black joy.
- Organizations that will help advance 1803 Fund’s mission and vision.
Sponsorship Amount
We will consider requests between $2,500—$20,000. Sponsorship funding is for expenditures related to an event and shall not exceed 50% of the total event budget.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for sponsorship, applicants must meet these basic requirements:
- Organization or event primarily serves Portland’s Black community
- Organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, public education institution or government entity or is fiscally sponsored by one
- Organization is not a current 1803 Fund grantee
- Organization is hosting/operating the event or program for which they are requesting sponsorship
- Organization can receive ePayment through Bill.com
- Event is aligned with our sponsorship and funding priorities
- Event takes place at least 60 days after the date of request
What We Will Not Sponsor
- Individuals
- Fundraising events
- Events related to lobbying, political campaigns, or electoral/partisan activities
- Voter registration drives and related activities
- Non-charitable/private events
- Activities or events that benefit or promote any religion
- Events that take place outside of the greater Portland metropolitan region
Complete the Sponsorship Request
Please complete and submit the sponsorship request form by the due date noted in the email from 1803 Fund. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments by emailing eventsponsorships@1803fund.com. We look forward to learning more about your event!