Community Resiliency Program

COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PROGRAM

Program Goal:

The matching grant program is designed to support local nonprofit led initiatives that promote economic development and foster resiliency and strengthen Astoria’s capacity to respond to future challenges.

Eligible Applicants:

Non-profit organizations. (501c(3) organizations in good standing)

Award Amounts:

Award amounts not to exceed $20,000.

Eligible Uses:

System Development Charges (SDC's) support for Non-Profit Organizations
Economic Development Projects
- Program development for economic initiatives in Astoria to include, the planning, launching or enhancing of economic development initiatives
  - Examples:
    - Development of business incubators, co-working spaces or maker spaces
    - Research and development partnerships between nonprofits, businesses and education institutions.
    - Nonprofit led microenterprise development programs
    - Nonprofit led apprenticeship or internship pipelines that connect residents to careers (Clatsopworks or TonguePoint partnerships)
    - Nonprofit led circular economy initiatives
      - Community repair programs
      - Reuse/recycling centers
    - Revitalization of vacant storefronts through a nonprofit-led pop up or shared retail program for emerging businesses.
Community Resiliency Projects
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Projects
  - Examples:
    - Community-owned emergency supply hubs
    - Hardening community shelters to withstand extreme weather events.
- Climate & Environmental Resiliency Projects
  - Examples:
    - Trash/recycling facilities