SALEM, Ore, — Governor Kate Brown announced today that the state will commit $55 million in financial assistance to support Oregon businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
These funds will be allocated to counties to distribute to businesses who have been financially impacted — with a priority for the hospitality industry; businesses impacted by the freeze; small businesses; and women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Tribal-owned businesses.
The $55 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be allocated to counties, with each county receiving a base of $500,000 plus a per capita allocation of the remainder of the funds.
The counties will be responsible for deciding how businesses apply to receive funds and communicating the application process to businesses.
