Welcome to Metro's Community Based Organization (CBO) Database

Thank you for your interest in Metro's Community Based Organization (CBO) Partnership Database. If you are a CBO, the Database allows you to:

• Create an account and use this database
• Find partnering opportunities with Metro
• Manage your organization's profile

The following groups are eligible to participate in the database:

• Groups with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax-Exempt Status (Nonprofit organizations such as those with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status)
• Groups with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor
• Neighborhood block group
• Religious organizations

The following groups are ineligible to participate in the database:

• For-profit organizations of any kind
• Metro Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
• Individual(s) without CBO affiliation
• Government agencies or bodies

This database aims to:

• Centralize CBO contact information across multiple Metro departments
• Promote consistent communication
• Provide a platform to track CBO relationships and partnership opportunities

The CBO database is an important component of Metro's commitment to promoting equity and advancing recommendations established under the Community Based Organization (CBO) Partnering Strategy. Click Metro's Equity Information Hub to access more information on the CBO Database and other equity resources.

Metro is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all users. We meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for the CBO Database to ensure that our digital platforms are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us via the email listed in our contact section below.

The Office of Equity and Race is the central point of contact for the CBO Database and Partnering Strategy, If you have any questions, encounter issues related to database access, such as staff changes, please don't hesitate to contact us at cbodatabase@metro.net.

Check out our helpful instructional slides instructional slides and Database Tour Video for more information.

External government agencies: Are you seeking CBO partners for a project? Using our dedicated form, you can submit partnership opportunities to the opportunity center. If approved, registered CBO users can view your opportunity in our database.