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Lane County’s 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development Grant Program Now Accepting Applications - 09/04/25

Lane County is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development (CED) Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support high-impact projects that build resilient local economies, expand access to workforce training, and revitalize commercial districts across Lane County.

 

The CED Grant Program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipal entities serving Lane County communities. With $200,000 available through state video lottery funds, individual awards will range from $5,000 to $30,000. Priority will be given to proposals that foster inclusive economic growth and align with the County’s strategic development goals.

 

Priority areas include:

  • increasing family-wage employment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage production, biosciences, technology, and childcare;
  • supporting business innovation and development through accelerators, incubators, or apprenticeship programs;
  • delivering technical assistance, training, and mentorship for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses; and
  • revitalizing Lane County’s Main Streets and downtown districts.

 

This year, the program aims to expand participation across the region by limiting applications to organizations not funded during the previous cycle (2024–2025). Lane County encourages new applicants with creative, high-impact, community-based approaches to economic development.

 

“We’re excited to support initiatives that strengthen our communities, whether through workforce training in rural towns or small business support in downtown cores,” said Jason Harris, Lane County’s Community and Economic Development manager. “Funding from the 2024-2025 cycle demonstrated how support for our local communities can make a big difference in our regional economy.”

 

Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Submissions must be sent via email to CED@LaneCountyOR.gov. Only one application per organization will be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Each application will be evaluated based on economic development impact, performance outcomes, program clarity, budget justification, and ability to serve underserved or rural populations. Additional points may be awarded for projects that demonstrate measurable economic value or serve unincorporated and economically disadvantaged areas.

 

More details, including application materials and FAQs, are available now at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CEDGrant or by contacting CED@LaneCountyOR.gov.

 

Las solicitudes y aplicaciones también están disponibles en Español.

 

About Lane County Community and Economic Development
Lane County Community and Economic Development is your Oregon Video Lottery dollars at work! Community and Economic Development programs support building vibrant communities by partnering with local business support organizations, cities, special districts and economic development agencies to facilitate community development and create economic prosperity. This program fosters economic opportunity across Lane County with a specific focus on rural and unincorporated communities.

 

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Lane County’s 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development Grant Program Now Accepting Applications - 09/04/25

Lane County is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development (CED) Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support high-impact projects that build resilient local economies, expand access to workforce training, and revitalize commercial districts across Lane County.

 

The CED Grant Program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipal entities serving Lane County communities. With $200,000 available through state video lottery funds, individual awards will range from $5,000 to $30,000. Priority will be given to proposals that foster inclusive economic growth and align with the County’s strategic development goals.

 

Priority areas include:

  • increasing family-wage employment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage production, biosciences, technology, and childcare;
  • supporting business innovation and development through accelerators, incubators, or apprenticeship programs;
  • delivering technical assistance, training, and mentorship for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses; and
  • revitalizing Lane County’s Main Streets and downtown districts.

 

This year, the program aims to expand participation across the region by limiting applications to organizations not funded during the previous cycle (2024–2025). Lane County encourages new applicants with creative, high-impact, community-based approaches to economic development.

 

“We’re excited to support initiatives that strengthen our communities, whether through workforce training in rural towns or small business support in downtown cores,” said Jason Harris, Lane County’s Community and Economic Development manager. “Funding from the 2024-2025 cycle demonstrated how support for our local communities can make a big difference in our regional economy.”

 

Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Submissions must be sent via email to CED@LaneCountyOR.gov. Only one application per organization will be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Each application will be evaluated based on economic development impact, performance outcomes, program clarity, budget justification, and ability to serve underserved or rural populations. Additional points may be awarded for projects that demonstrate measurable economic value or serve unincorporated and economically disadvantaged areas.

 

More details, including application materials and FAQs, are available now at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CEDGrant or by contacting CED@LaneCountyOR.gov.

 

Las solicitudes y aplicaciones también están disponibles en Español.

 

About Lane County Community and Economic Development
Lane County Community and Economic Development is your Oregon Video Lottery dollars at work! Community and Economic Development programs support building vibrant communities by partnering with local business support organizations, cities, special districts and economic development agencies to facilitate community development and create economic prosperity. This program fosters economic opportunity across Lane County with a specific focus on rural and unincorporated communities.

 

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