NEWS RELEASE
June 27, 2008
Grants and Training Opportunities Now Available for Oregon Small Businesses
Oregon Economic & Community Development Department Launches Initiative to Increase Competitiveness of Small Businesses
This week the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) announced a new round of grants to help Oregon small businesses access federal funding opportunities.
The state grants aim to increase Oregon's competitiveness in capturing federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. These two federal grant programs provide direct funding to small businesses for research and development of new technologies.
"We want as many Oregon small businesses as possible to access these federal funds," said OECDD director Tim McCabe. "By partnering with the private sector and providing matching funding to develop proposals, small businesses can access the right tools to develop applications that are more likely to win awards."
The state grant program offsets the cost of applying for federal SBIR/STTR grants by providing matching funds on a one-to-one basis to cover proposal preparation expenses incurred by Oregon small businesses, with the hope that more Oregon companies will apply for the federal grants. The federal program represents billions of research dollars that are obligated to small businesses.
For more information and to download an application, visit: www.oregon4biz.com/sbir.htm
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department provides economic, community and cultural enhancement throughout the state. The Department administers programs that assist businesses, communities and people. Oregon's economic development system is designed to meet the state's changing economy, provide flexibility in funding statewide and regional needs, and focus on funding economic and community development services for rural and distressed communities. Visit www.oregon4biz.com for more information on doing business in Oregon.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Perrin Damon
503-986-0101
Nathan Buehler
503-986-0050
