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SOUTHERN OREGON STRONG BUSINESS SUCCESS GRANT APPLICATION

The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County has partnered with the Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to provide limited business grants to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts. The Southern Oregon Strong Business Success Grant Program is designed to provide direct payments to eligible businesses in Oregon House District #4 who have or are currently experiencing losses due to the impact of COVID-19.

The program may cover revenue losses related to utility expenses, mortgage and rent arrears, and other specific expenses to alleviate the financial impacts of COVID-19. Funds are allocated out of the US Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Grants. The Chamber may award eligible small business up to $50,000 in funds.

To qualify, a business must be designated as a small business (per Federal rules, no more than 500 employees), and their primary place of business must be located within the boundaries of Oregon House District 4*. *District boundaries prior to Oregon's 2021 redistricting. View the District 4 map.

TIMELINE AND SELECTION

The application period will be open March 15, 2023, through April 26, 2023. Once the application period is closed, The Chamber of Medford will review all eligible applicants and determine grant awards. Applicants will be notified of the selection results starting on May 17, 2023.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive funds through this grant program, applicants will be prescreened to ensure they are compliant with federal and state guidelines. The Chamber of Medford reserves the right to reject applications not meeting federal and state requirements, or to request additional documentation showing eligibility, or if an application is incomplete. The applications will be screened as follows:

Is the applicant in good standing with federal and state entities?Did they demonstrate the negative impact(s) caused by COVID-19?Is the applicant receiving a duplicate benefit from other sources for the same project?Is the organization located in Oregon House District #4 and/or serving community members that reside in that district?REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION is outlined within the Grant Application.

BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION

You may complete the online-only application beginning March 15. If you have questions, please direct them to sosbusinessgrant@medfordchamber.com. Email questions only, calls to The Chamber of Medford  or the City regarding this grant may not be returned

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