Funding available through Baker County Annual Business Grants
By Logan Bagett on Friday, September 18th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
BAKER COUNTY — Grant opportunities for Baker County businesses, ranging between $500 and $10,000 are available through Baker County Economic Development.
A release from the council states, “The Baker County Annual Business Grant helps established local businesses make smaller-scale improvements that grow the business and create jobs. If you have a project that will move your business forward, we want to help you fund it.”
Awards ranging between $500 and $10,000 will go to smaller-scale growth and improvement projects within the county. Funding can be used for equipment/technology, facility improvements tied to growth, manufacturing or production upgrades, product development, or business expansion projects. Friday, October 2nd, is the application deadline.
Matching funds are not required to receive the grants.
The Baker County Economic Development Council made a list of who is eligible to apply, along with application instructions:
(From the Baker County Economic Development Council)
Who can apply
- For-profit businesses in Baker County’s most underserved areas: cities that hold an intergovernmental agreement under the County TLT Ordinance where County TLT funds are collected
- Registered and in good standing with the Oregon Secretary of State
- Current on all federal, state, and local taxes
- Able to complete the project within 24 months
Three steps to apply
1 Read the Grant Requirements and Solicitation Guide
2 Complete the Annual Business Grant application
3 Submit by the first Friday in October
For more information, or for the Grant Requirements Guide and application, contact:
Baker County Economic Development Council
1995 Third Street, Baker City, OR 97814 · 541-523-8200 · bcedc@bakercountyor.gov
