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Economic Equity Investment Program is a grant from the Oregon Business Development Department, administered by the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce, that funds disadvantaged entrepreneurs and small businesses in Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties facing economic equity risk factors.
The program addresses longstanding economic inequities through support in four areas: land and property ownership, entrepreneurship and business development, workforce development, and intergenerational wealth building. New businesses (with no sales in the last 12 months) may receive up to $2,000, while existing businesses may apply for up to $4,000. A total of $24,000 is available in the current round.
Eligible applicants must have experienced discrimination due to race, ethnicity, language proficiency, or citizenship status, or operate in a rural location. Businesses in Sherman, Gilliam, or Wheeler Counties are prioritized.
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Established through SB 1579 , the program was designed to address longstanding economic inequities by supporting disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses, and communities. With funding distributed to organizations across the state, EEIP focuses on four key areas : ownership of land and property, entrepreneurship and business development, workforce, and intergenerational wealth building.
The Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce (OFCC) has been awarded additional funding to distribute through the EEIP Small Grant Program. This grant aims to support entrepreneurs by providing financial resources to help businesses grow, encourage learning, and foster development. Whether you’re launching a new business or looking to expand, EEIP offers a valuable opportunity to invest in your future.
Total Grant Funds Available: $24,000 This program is open to businesses in Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties and is part of a broader effort to build economic resilience in our rural communities. Who qualifies for EEI Programs? EEIP beneficiaries consist of individuals, families, businesses, and communities whose future is at risk because of any combination of two or more of the following economic equity risk factors.
Economic Risk Factors Include: Experience of discrimination because of race or ethnicity Experience of discrimination due to English language proficiency Experience of discrimination due to citizenship status Residence or operation in a rural location How to Apply for the EEIP Small Grant To apply for the EEIP Small Grant, businesses must first qualify for the Economic Equity Investment Program (EEIP).
Approval Process: Once approved, applicants will receive an email confirmation with further instructions. Step 2: Submit a Grant Application Eligible applicants may apply for funding based on their business status: New Business: Businesses with no sales in the last 12 months may apply for a maximum award of $2,000. Existing Business: Businesses with recorded sales in the last 12 months may apply for a maximum award of $4,000.
Eligibility Note: Businesses that have previously received an EEIP grant are not eligible to apply. Application Period: February 17 – March 31, 2025 Important Notice: The application must be completed in one session and cannot be saved to return to later.
Applicants are encouraged to review all guidelines in advance to ensure a smooth Business Location Requirement Businesses must be headquartered in Sherman, Gilliam, or Wheeler Counties, Oregon. Business Registration Requirement Businesses operating under a name other than the full legal name of the owner must be registered in Oregon.
If business registration is required but not yet completed, OFCC can assist in the registration process before awarding any funds. Grant Spending & Documentation Deadline: All awarded grant funds must be spent, and receipts for all purchases submitted, by May 31, 2025.
Grant funds may be used for: ✔ Business Assets (such as tools and equipment) ✔ Working Capital (inventory, supplies, consultants, specialized training, etc.) 🚫 Owner salary, rent, utilities 🚫 Expenses related to multi-level marketing businesses Application Processing & Award Selection Applicants will be notified by email if their application is incomplete or does not meet qualification criteria.
Incomplete applications must be completed within seven days or will be disqualified. Applicants requesting funds for ineligible uses will be notified and given seven days to update their request. Award Selection: Grants will be awarded through a lottery system.
All eligible applicants will be entered into a pool, and a random selection will take place on March 31, 2025. Grant Recipient Reporting Requirements Grant recipients must sign a grant agreement outlining fund usage guidelines. Recipients must provide documentation and responses regarding how funds were used when requested by OFCC.
OFCC staff is available to assist with the application process. EEIP@oregonfrontierchamber. com 311 S.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Culturally responsive organizations in Oregon. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Oregon's SBIR/STTR support programs, administered by Business Oregon, provide state grants to help small businesses compete for and build on federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer awards. The Matching Grant program offers up to $50,000 for Phase I federal award recipients and up to $100,000 for Phase II or Fast-Track recipients. An Application Support program (currently on hold pending federal reauthorization) helps companies strengthen their federal proposals through grant writing, technical review, consulting, and market research. Eligible applicants must be Oregon-based, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. To date, the state has awarded over $400,000 in grants, helping Oregon companies secure nearly $13 million in federal SBIR/STTR funding across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.
Oregon Business Expansion Program is a cash-based incentive grant from Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department) that funds businesses expanding or relocating to Oregon by providing financial incentives based on estimated increases in state income tax revenue from new hires. Awards range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 and are structured as binding agreements tied to job creation milestones. Eligible companies must plan to hire 50 or more full-time employees in Oregon, already employ at least 150 workers statewide, and pay new hires at least 150% of the state or county average wage. Retailers are not eligible. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Manufacturing Grants (Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund) is sponsored by FuzeHub (New York State). These grants, part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. Project categories include adoption of new technology to enhance a process and/or product, prototype development, design for manufacturing, proof-of-concept manufacturing, certain equipment purchases, and manufacturing scale-up.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.