[Business Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx)

May 18, 2020 (Round 1) | June 1, 2020 (Round 2) | July 10, 2020 (Round 3)

Nearly $50 million total distributed across five rounds; individual grant sizes varied by round and applicant type.

Emergency grants supporting Oregon small businesses impacted by COVID-19, with priority for those receiving little or no federal aid.

Program is now closed; information is for historical reference only.

--- ## Description Business Oregon's Emergency Small Business Assistance Grants program was established to provide critical financial relief to small businesses across Oregon affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program distributed nearly $50 million in grant funding through five rounds, with the initial rounds focused on funding intermediary organizations (such as cities, counties, and community development financial institutions) that then issued grants locally. The final round provided direct grants to small businesses, targeting those with limited access to federal pandemic relief. The program aimed to sustain Oregon’s small business community during a period of significant economic disruption. --- ## Due Dates - May 18, 2020: Round 1 — closed for proposals - June 1, 2020: Round 2 — RFP closed - July 10, 2020: Round 3 — RFP closed *This program is no longer accepting applications. All dates are provided for historical context.* --- ## Funding Amount - Nearly $50 million in total grants were distributed across five rounds. - Rounds 1–4: $28,607,238 awarded to 6,781 small businesses (primarily through intermediaries). - Round 5: $19,933,000 awarded to 611 businesses (direct awards from Business Oregon). - Individual grant amounts varied based on round and applicant eligibility. --- ## Eligibility Eligibility requirements varied by round: - **Rounds 1–4:** - Targeted businesses with fewer than 25 employees. - Priority for those that received little or no federal assistance. - Applicants were typically intermediary organizations (cities, counties, economic development districts, CDFIs) that distributed funds locally. - **Round 5:** - Direct awards to businesses with 26–100 employees, or 1–25 employees that had received more than $100,000 in federal assistance. - Businesses had to demonstrate significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. --- ## Application Process - Each round had its own application period and eligibility requirements. - Early rounds required proposals from intermediary organizations, which then managed local grant distribution. - The final round allowed eligible small businesses to apply directly to Business Oregon. - All application windows have closed; this information is for reference only. --- ## Additional Information - The program was a rapid response to the economic impacts of COVID-19 and is now closed. - Awardee lists and recipient maps are available for public review. - For ongoing or upcoming funding opportunities, check the [Business Oregon COVID-19 Response and Resources page](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/covid19responseandresources/pages/default.aspx). --- ## External Links - [Business Oregon Emergency Small Business Assistance Grants Program](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/Covid19ResponseandResources/Pages/Emergency_Small_Business_Assistance.aspx) - [COVID-19 Relief Grant Recipients](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/Covid19ResponseandResources/Pages/COVID-19_Relief_Grant_Recipients.aspx) - [GIS Map of Emergency Small Business Assistance](https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=f3e6886a35a7439f93f050274448ebaf&extent=-127.7299%2c41.3097%2c-113.3158%2c46.8892) - [Business Oregon COVID-19 Response and Resources](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/covid19responseandresources/pages/default.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Department | Contact Details | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Business Oregon | [Contact Page](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/contactus/pages/default.aspx) | 503-986-0123 |

Emergency Small Business Assistance Grants

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