Economic Incentives
USDA Rural Development Funding Opportunity - RCDI Grant Program
Approximately $6.2 million of grant funds will be awarded to projects that involve a nonprofit, public, or tribal group receiving (and matching) the RCDI grant, and using these funds to provide capacity-building technical assistance to other rural nonprofits or communities for housing, community, or economic development projects. RCDI grants can range from $50,000 to $300,000. Awards will be made via a national competition among applicants.
The DEADLINE for applications is 4:00 P.M. on September 24, 2009. Oregon applications should be submitted to the Oregon State Office.
Further details about the RCDI program along with application rules can be found in the official Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-15128.pdf
Application materials can be downloaded from http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/index.htm
Any potential applicant interested in submitting an application are encouraged to review the material and contact John Brugger to discuss the structure of the proposed project and its objectives.
John J. Brugger, Community Program Director- USDA Rural Development
Visit our web site - www.rurdev.usda.gov/or
Phone (503) 414-3362 or email john.brugger@or.usda.gov
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The Oregon Way - Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Presentation from May 2009 SEDCOR Economic Business Forum
[click here to download PDF file]
- Recovery Act Opportunities
- Oregon Way Strategies
- Oregon Procurement Information Network
For additional information visit the State of Oregon website [click here]
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Oregon Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
[click here to download]
This guide was prepared by the Offices of Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden. The 58-page guide includes information on many federal programs and funding opportunities available to individuals, communities and businesses is Oregon as a result of the economic recovery package.
As a result of this legislation, Oregon will receive $1.62 billion in direct aid and over $800 million in additional Medicaid assistance over the next two years. In addition, the state, Oregon localities, and Oregon's private sector will compete for millions of dollars in competitive grants. It is important that we get this information to those who need it so these funds can begin helping Oregonians as quickly as possible. This resource guide provides a starting point for Oregonians to understand how the ARRA will benefit Oregon and where to go for more information about specific programs. It should not be used as a comprehensive record of how each dollar will be spent, but rather an overview of how the recovery plan will strengthen our economy.
For more information about the ARRA we invite you to visit recovery.gov, a web site created by the Obama Administration to inform Americans about where money from the recovery plan is being spent, from states to congressional districts and federal contractors. You can also visit recovery.oregon.gov for more information about how state agencies will use stimulus funds to create jobs and get the economy moving in Oregon.
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Oregon Economic & Community Development Department
A list of incentives offered by the State of Oregon are listed on the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department's website. Incentives and resources for local businesses and companies considering relocating to our area are listed on the website. [click here to view]
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USDA Rural Development
www.rurdev.usda.gov/or
USDA Rural Development delivers a variety of assistance to rural businesses and communities. USDA staff administers a variety Federal loan guarantee, loan, and grant programs designed to create and retain jobs, support business and cooperative development, and promote sustainable economic progress in Oregon’s rural communities.
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Oregon Business.
Come for a Week. Stay Forever
Business incentives, information on workforce, economic data and profiles.
www.oregon4biz.com
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Information on Enterprise Zones [click here]
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City of Salem – Urban Development Department [click here]
- Downtown Toolbox [click here]
- Financial Resources [click here]
Enterprise Zones, Federal Programs, Riverfront-Downtown URA,
North Gateway URA, West Salem URA
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