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The City of Bend’s Small Business Assistance Grant Program provides funding to help local businesses improve operations, strengthen resilience, support growth, increase competitiveness, and invest in climate-smart projects. **The application for the 2026 Small Business Assistance Grant program is now closed. ** Check back in summer 2027 for more information about future opportunities.
Small businesses play an important role in Bend’s economy and community. The Small Business Assistance Grant Program provides funding to help local businesses strengthen operations, invest in employees, improve services, adapt to changing conditions, and explore new opportunities for growth. The program also supports projects that reduce environmental impacts and advance community climate goals.
Whether you are upgrading technology, training employees, improving customer experiences, planning for the future, or investing in energy-saving improvements, this grant program may be able to help. A total of **$130,000** is available for Fall 2026 applications through the Small Business Assistance Grant Program and will be **distributed among qualifying businesses in late 2026**.
Funding has been allocated as follows: * **$100,000** for economic development projects * **$30,000** for climate and sustainability projects Applications for this grant closed on **September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p. m. ** Future application periods and funding availability will be determined by Summer 2027.
You may be eligible if your business: * Is registered in Oregon * Has a current City of Bend business registration * Employs 50 or fewer people * Operates within the City of Bend * Proposes a project that benefits business operations in Bend and supports program goals * Website updates and improvements * Marketing and outreach efforts * Customer service enhancements * Multilingual communication materials * Professional certifications * Tools that support employee retention and growth * Cybersecurity improvements * Financial system improvements * Business planning and consulting services * Human resources or compliance support * Business continuity planning * Risk reduction projects * Supply chain improvements * Projects that help prepare for economic or environmental challenges * Product or service testing * Energy efficiency improvements * Renewable energy planning * Waste reduction initiatives * Transportation improvements * Environmental tracking and reporting tools Grant funds may be used for: * Professional services and consultants * Employee time dedicated to the project * Equipment, tools, and technology * Training and certifications * Marketing and communications * Technical studies and assessments * Environmental planning and support services Be prepared to provide the following when you apply: * Business information and ownership details * A description of the proposed project * Expected outcomes and benefits * A project budget and funding request * Oregon business registration information * City of Bend business registration information * Quotes, estimates, or other supporting materials * Complete the online application and submit required documents.
* City staff review applications for eligibility and completeness. * Staff develop funding recommendations. * The City Manager makes final funding award decisions.
* Selected businesses sign a grant agreement and begin project implementation. * Grant recipients provide project updates every six months for two years.
Applications are evaluated and scored on several factors, including: * Business impact and community benefit * Readiness to complete the project * Project feasibility and budget * Alignment with program goals * Equity and accessibility considerations * Central Electric Cooperative **The application for the 2026 Small Business Assistance Grant program is now closed.
** Check back in summer 2027 for more information about future opportunities. * ### Economic Development Department
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualifying businesses in the City of Bend, Oregon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Assistance Grant Program (Bend, OR) is funded by City of Bend. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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