The City of Portland is now accepting applications for their 1% for Green program. This program provides money for green infrastructure facilities that manage stormwater, preserve or mimic the natural hydrologic cycle, control flow, improve water quality, enhance livability and provide other environmental benefits. Projects such as green Street swales, curb extensions, planters, vegetated infiltration basins and porous paving are eligible.

Program Guidelines:

The project must be within City of Portland jurisdiction.  Funds are available for Green Street projects in the public right-of-way or on private property, but must treat stormwater from the public right-of-way.  Green Street swales, curb extensions, planters, vegetated infiltration basins and porous paving are eligible.  Funds may not be used on projects to meet Stormwater Management Manual requirements, but they may be used to go “above and beyond” the requirements.  New and retrofit projects that do not trigger the Stormwater Management Manual are eligible.  Projects must be well conceived and meet environmental regulatory guidelines.  There is no maximum dollar amount awarded per project.

Permitted Expenditures:

• Design
• Construction
• Materials

More information is available below and online at www.portlandonline.com/bes/greenstreets