Lester Viles
North Portland Project 

      The Founder of the North Portland Business Association, Lester Viles, provided a bequest in his estate in favor of NPBA.  Within the rules of the bequest, a trust was established called the Lester Viles North Portland Project (LVNPP).  The funds of this trust will be used to provide  grants.

     As the beneficiary of the trust, the North Portland Business Association will fulfill its obligations, to LVNPP by administering the grants and grant process.  

     Grant applications are accepted between February 1 and March 31. 

     There are three PDF format documents needed to apply for a grant.  You are strongly urged to download and read each of these carefully.  Materials may also be requested by mail addressed to:  NPBA Grant Documents,  PO Box 17183,  Portland, OR  97217

1.  Applicant Information


2.  Grant Writing Tips


3.  Application Form

2009 Grant Awards

Arbor Lodge Community Center.  Grant provided the funds to purchase a digital projector for the use of various community groups of the Northminster Presbyterian Church as a meeting place.

Loaves & Fishes.  Following a successful pilot program, this grant to the Second Meal Program provides a second meal to seniors in our area to help ensure their well being and health. 

No. Fest.   A grant to help support this musical event in St. Johns, sponsored by KBOO radio, bringing a number of musicians to the St. Johns Plaza for a day of music festival and community building.

Portsmouth Neighborhood Association.  A grant to help increase the number of newsletters to neighbors in an effort to bring more participation in the affairs of the association.

St. Johns Bizarre.   Held each year following the St. Johns Parade, this family friendly event of food, arts & crafts vendors, competitions and children's activities is in its 3rd year.  The 2009 LVNPP Grant Award will be used for the 2010 Bizarre.

St. Johns Farmer's Market.  Grant helped create the first Farmer's Market for the St. Johns Plaza and adjacent area.

TLC-TNC.    a program of mentoring at risk youth in six summer camps serving 100-150 kids ages 5-12.  The program is supported in part by young adults who have themselves been part of the program and have grown up to give back to the program as positive mentors.