Lane County offering grants to nonprofits and cities to support economic development programs and projects
Nonprofits and cities serving Lane County communities are eligible to apply for grants to support activities that help provide training to our local workforce, support business development, attract or retain businesses in Lane County, and other economic development-related activities.
The grants will provide between $5,000 and $30,000 to successful applicants. More information about how to apply, along with a recorded pre-application information session, is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/ecodev.
Priority will be given to programs or projects that address one or more of the following:
- Implementing workforce training fulfilling specific industry needs or trade certifications
- Facilitating industry innovation, engagement or business development
- Conducting regional business attraction, business retention, and marketing activities
- Providing business technical assistance, training or support services to entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses
Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on November 6.
The funding is available from Lane County Community & Economic Development and its annual allocation of state video lottery funds. There is a total of $200,000 available for this grant.