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Oregon Small Business Grants 2026: Complete Guide

8 min read·January 15, 2026

Oregon small businesses benefit from $78 million in SSBCI funding, Business Oregon's active programs, and strong USDA rural development coverage for Oregon's extensive rural areas. Portland's tech ecosystem and Oregon's agricultural sectors both have targeted grant programs.

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Top Grant Programs for Oregon Small Businesses

Grant ProgramAmountEligibilityDeadline
Oregon SSBCI ProgramsUp to $150,000OR small businessesRolling
Business Oregon ProgramsVariesOR businesses creating jobsRolling
Oregon SBIR Pilot ProgramVariesOR SBIR recipientsAnnual
USDA Rural Development ORUp to $500,000Rural OR businessesAnnual
USDA REAP OregonUp to $1,000,000OR ag/rural businessesAnnual
SBA Microloan OregonUp to $50,000OR small businessesYear-round
Oregon Manufacturing Extension PartnershipVariesOR manufacturersRolling
EDA Economic Adjustment (OR)$100K–$3MDistressed OR regionsRolling

Sources: Business Oregon oregon4biz.com, USDA rd.usda.gov/or

Business Oregon and SSBCI Programs

Business Oregon (oregon4biz.com) is the primary state economic development agency. Oregon received $78 million in SSBCI.

Business Oregon Programs: Business Oregon provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants for Oregon businesses. Programs include the Business Retention and Expansion program and rural community development grants.

USDA and Rural Oregon Programs

Much of Oregon outside of Portland metro qualifies for USDA rural programs. Visit rd.usda.gov/or.

Oregon SBDC and SCORE

The Oregon SBDC (oregonsbdc.org) operates through Oregon community colleges with centers statewide. SCORE Oregon has chapters in Portland and Eugene.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SSBCI funding did Oregon receive?

Oregon received $78 million in SSBCI. Contact Business Oregon at oregon4biz.com.

Are USDA programs available in rural Oregon?

Yes—rural Oregon broadly qualifies. Contact rd.usda.gov/or.

Are there grants for Oregon manufacturers?

Yes—the Oregon MEP center and Business Oregon programs support Oregon manufacturers. Contact oregon4biz.com.

Where is my nearest Oregon SBDC?

Visit oregonsbdc.org for Oregon SBDC locations.

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