City Of Gresham

City of Gresham is a U.S. local government entity based in Gresham, Oregon, and the fourth largest city in the state with an estimated population of approximately 115,938 residents. As a municipal government, the city receives federal grant awards to support critical public services and infrastructure improvements that benefit its residents and enhance community development. The city has established itself as an active recipient of federal grants across multiple agencies, demonstrating consistent capability in managing federal funding for diverse community initiatives ranging from emergency services to environmental protection and behavioral health programs.

City of Gresham has demonstrated substantial federal grant activity through both prime awards and sub-awards spanning multiple functional areas. As a prime grantee, the city has received project and formula grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to support fire prevention, safety equipment, and training initiatives. The city has also been a significant recipient of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, receiving multiple annual formula grants designated for community development activities that serve low- and moderate-income residents. Additionally, Gresham received substantial project grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance to expand its Police Department's Behavioral Health Unit in partnership with Cascadia Health and Portland State University, funding co-responder teams and peer support specialists to address mental health crises. The city has also secured grants from the EPA Region 10 for environmental initiatives, including a wastewater treatment plant nitrification project and a pesticide behavior change campaign aimed at reducing residential and commercial pesticide use across multiple Oregon counties. As a sub-grantee, Gresham has received numerous pass-through awards from state entities including the Oregon Department of Transportation for complete streets projects, pedestrian safety improvements, and active transportation infrastructure; from Oregon Emergency Management for debris removal, emergency preparedness, and reservoir seismic retrofits; from the City of Portland for crime scene investigation equipment and home buyer assistance programs; and from Metro for greenway wayfinding projects. These awards collectively reflect the city's engagement in public safety, infrastructure modernization, emergency management, environmental stewardship, and community development initiatives.