Business Oregon has reduced the total annual funding pool for this program from $13 million to $11.2 million. When preparing your application, note that priority is now given to public works and community facilities addressing mental health, substance abuse, and safety for at-risk populations. You will also need to comply with newly added requirements, including Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plans and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Pre-application submission deadline | September 1, 2026: Technical Assistance review deadline | September 30, 2026: Final full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500,000 (Public Works), $1,500,000 (Community Facilities), $100,000 (Microenterprise), $400,000–$500,000 (Housing Rehab), $500,000 (Emergency); annual project pool ~$11.2M.
Summary: Supports projects that improve living conditions and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities in rural Oregon.
Key Information: Only non-metropolitan cities and counties in rural Oregon are eligible; urban areas and tribes are not.