Funding Resources

Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund Grants

http://www.worksourceoregon.org/index.php?option=com_contact&catid=59&Itemid=3
The Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund (EWTF) supports the retention and growth of living wage jobs, a skilled workforce, and competitive businesses. Funds are available at the regional level and are awarded through Workforce Response Teams.

Oregon Economic and Community Development Incentives and Finance

http://www.oregon4biz.com/incentives.htm
This reference page describes and links to all the available Oregon Economic and Community Development Department incentives, funding and assistance program available to business.

Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.

http://energytrust.org/business
If your business is a customer of Pacific Power, Portland General Electric (PGE), NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas, Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. offers technical assistance to improve energy efficiency in facilities.

Oregon Department of Energy Business Energy Tax Credits

http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/BETC.shtml
Tax credits are available for Oregon businesses that invest in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources and less-polluting transportation fuels. Any Oregon business may qualify.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm
The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs are two federal government programs designed to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small business.

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAA)

http://www.taacenters.org
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAA) is U.S. Department of Commerce program that provides matching funds to help import-impacted manufacturers strengthen their operations and sharpen their competitiveness.