Grant Funding Available to Benton County Small Businesses

Grant Opportunities

For a list of monthly grant opportunities, visit https://yescorvallis.org/resources/.

Ongoing Grant Opportunities

Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF) – Created by the Oregon Legislature in 1991, the Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises, and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. This fund fills a niche not provided through traditional lending markets. Find more information here.

Backing Small Businesses Grant Programs – To back underrepresented small business owners as they navigate post-pandemic and plan for long-term success and resilience, American Express is partnering with Main Street America to launch a $1.65M year-round program called Inclusive Backing. As part of American Express’ Backing Small initiative, the program will provide hundreds of underrepresented small businesses with financial support as well as other resources to address their critical needs and challenges. Find more information here