Tools for Your Business

Discover the essential resources necessary to launch, scale, or reinforce your business in Oregon. Access valuable links covering topics such as starting your business, recruiting employees, business expansion, adhering to business regulations and safety standards, obtaining licenses, and exploring contracting opportunities and so much more.

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Supporting Economic Vitality for Small Business Owners

April 15, 2024

In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change.


Applications will be accepted from 9:00 am CT on March 14, 2024, through 11:59 pm CT on April 7, 2024. The application period will end once 5,000 applications have been submitted, even if that occurs before the deadline.  Follow the link below for more information and how to apply,

Calling all small business owners in Bandon! Exciting opportunities await to fuel your growth and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Accepting Applications: T-Mobile Hometown Grants

The application for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant is open now through Sunday, June 30, 2024. This five-year initiative awards 25 grants per quarter to small towns and rural communities with populations less than 50,000. Learn more >

MIT Indigenous Communities Fellowship: Innovate and Inspire. Entrepreneurs from Indigenous communities, harnessing traditional knowledge to craft community-centered solutions, can now access $10K in funding through this fellowship to realize their innovative projects. Details here: https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2024-indigenous-communities

Check back here frequently for more updates on small business grants and opportunities.