Jackson County, with grant management support from Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), created the Jackson County Emergency Small Business Grant Program to provide one-time financial assistance for small businesses who have been adversely affected by the economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson County has an additional $250,000 in grant funds available to assist small businesses (less than 25 employees) negatively impacted by COVID-19. Businesses who have received PPP or EIDL may apply and potential grants will be reduced by the previously awarded CARES Act monies. The grant application and eligibility requirements will be posted on the SOREDI website www.soredi.org, in the COVID-19 Resources Menu on Friday September 18, 2020. Completed applications along with the required documentation can be submitted online or by email beginning at 8:00 am PST on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Applications submitted prior to 8:00 am PST on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 will not be considered. The grant funding to qualified businesses will be distributed on a first come first served basis until the grant funds are exhausted.