Your community is our community, so we actively participate and invest in making it better.

Portland General Electric actively contributes to organizations working to strengthen the health and economic vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work. Here are guidelines to PGE’s funding priorities and eligibility.

What are PGE’s primary funding areas?
PGE has four primary community investment focus areas:

• Education and youth development: PGE works as a corporate leader in efforts to improve K-12 education, close the achievement gap and ensure stable school funding. To ensure a skilled workforce in the future, we support workforce development initiatives focused on educating and training future workers specifically in the utility industry.
  
  
• Environmental sustainability: PGE believes that environmental protection and sound business practices are one and the same, so we support programs that promote the wise use of energy, protect wildlife and natural resources, and educate the community about sustainable practices.
  
  
• Healthy families: PGE values programs that give Oregon families the tools they need to thrive. PGE supports organizations that raise awareness about health issues, provide resources to low-income families and help Oregonians meet their families’ basic needs.
  
  
• Vital communities: PGE encourages the success of Oregon businesses and local communities by supporting initiatives that attract and expand local businesses. We also support business, civic and cultural events that strengthen local economies.
  
  

What organizations are eligible for funding from PGE?
Eligible organizations must be nonprofit, tax-exempt public charities with the IRS tax code 501(c)(3) or qualifying equivalent. The organization must be located and primarily serve communities within PGE’s service territory.

What is not eligible for funding from PGE?
PGE does not support the following:

• Organizations that discriminate based on the basis of age, race, religion, nationality, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status
• Individuals for study, travel or personal events
• Sports teams
• For-profit ventures
• Religious groups for religious purposes
• Capital campaigns, endowment funds or memorials
• Political lobbying groups, campaigns or fraternal activities

How do I apply?
All qualifying, nonprofit organizations must send a proposal of no more than three pages, plus supporting materials. Proposals should include the following information:

• Description of your organization and its mission
• Description of the program or project for which you are seeking funding, its purpose and how it will be evaluated
• Explanation of how the program or project aligns within PGE’s community investment areas
• Amount requested and how the money will be used specifically
• Annual budget or total cost of the project
• List of PGE officers and employees involved in your organization (if applicable)
• Description of volunteer opportunities for PGE employees (if applicable)
• For event sponsorships, description of sponsor marketing benefits, including sponsor recognition, logo placement, speaking opportunities, tabling opportunities, etc.
• List of organizations supporting the program and other organizations from which you are seeking funding
• Proof of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
• Contact information, including address, phone number and e-mail address

How often does PGE review proposals?
PGE’s Community Affairs team reviews proposals and makes funding decisions on an ongoing basis. Please allow a minimum of eight weeks for a response.

Where do I send my proposal?
You can submit your proposal by e-mail to Community@pgn.com, or send by U.S. mail to:

PGE Community Affairs
1WTC0302
121 SW Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97204

• Employee Volunteer Grants: PGE employees and retirees can request a $100 to $500 donation from PGE on behalf of a nonprofit organization or school where they actively volunteer. Through this grant program, PGE supports our employees’ efforts and connects with a variety of organizations where our employees live and work.
• Employee Giving Campaign: PGE employees give generously to the community through our annual company-wide giving campaign — recognized as one of the most successful employee giving campaigns in Oregon.

Does my proposal also get reviewed by the PGE Foundation?
No, the PGE Foundation is a separate, permanently endowed nonprofit foundation created in 1997 to improve the quality of life for Oregonians. For more information and application guidelines, visit the Foundation Web site.

Contact us
For more information, call the PGE Community Affairs department at 503-464-8599 or e-mail us. Please include your contact information so a PGE Community Affairs team member can respond.