Partner News : The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County Offers Small Business Grant Relief Opportunity

(Medford, Ore.) March 13, 2023 —

The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County, along with the Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, will offer limited grants in response to COVID-19 and the economic impacts businesses faced in its wake.

The Southern Oregon Strong Business Success Grant Program will provide direct payments to eligible businesses in Oregon House District #4 who have previously or are currently experiencing losses due to the pandemic. “This is an excellent opportunity for eligible businesses in Jackson and Josephine counties to apply for financial support,” said Emily Hunter, Vice President of Communications & Programs for The Chamber. The program may cover revenue losses related to utility expenses, mortgage and rent arrears, and other specific expenses to alleviate the financial impacts of the pandemic.

Funds are allocated from the U.S. Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The Chamber may award eligible small businesses up to $50,000 in funds. To qualify, a company must be classified as a small business with no more than 500 employees, and the primary place of business must be within the boundaries of Oregon House District 4.*

“We are proud to be involved in this partnership and offer financial help to small businesses who are struggling after the pandemic,” said Hunter.
The application period is from March 15, 2023 to April 26, 2023.

Once applications are closed, The Chamber will review eligible applicants and determine grant awards. Applicants will be notified of the selection results starting on May 17, 2023.
For more information, visit The Chamber website  or email sosbusinessgrant@medfordchamber.com.

*District boundaries prior to Oregon’s 2021 redistricting.