Resources

IEDC Stimulus Alert: Funding Opportunities, News and Resources
Funding opportunities and other news is available regarding the following programs and agencies:

• National Endowment for the Arts

• Department of Energy

• Economic Development Administration

• Rural Business Opportunity Grants

• EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants

The windows of opportunity to apply for competitive grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) open and close quickly. Complete information available at IEDC's website [click here]

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$150 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Available
for EDA's American Recovery Program

EDA is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications under its $150 million American Recovery Act Program. EDA is soliciting applications from eligible applicants in all U.S. States to fund projects that will advance economic growth in communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income. EDA’s goal is to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment.

The deadline for receipt of applications under the Recovery Act Program is June 30, 2010. All other information and requirements for the EDA American Recovery Act Program may be found in the March 10, 2009 Federal Register notice (74 FR 10232) and the companion federal funding opportunity announcement on EDA’s website at www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml.

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Oregon Business Development Department
2008 Report on Agency-Based Incentive Programs & Funds
Update on success of economic development efforts [click here for pdf file]
or visit website http://econ.oregon.gov

International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession. www.iedconline.org

Northwest Area Foundation
A new Web-based tool to help communities evaluate the quality of jobs a new or existing business brings to a community. The Wage and Benefits Metric was coordinated by the Montana Community Development Corporation. The tool can be accessed at www.jobmetric.nwaf.org Click here for [press release].

Oregon Chapter of National Brownfield Association Forming
The National Brownfield Association is dedicated to representing the diverse interests of Brownfield Stakeholders, and is looking to establish an Oregon Chapter. For more information contact Brad Hill. www.brownfieldassociation.org

Oregon InC. Innovation Plan
Oregon InC's mission is to identify Oregon's top innovation-driven growth opportunities, maximize the state's competitive advantages and establish Oregon's niche in the global economy. www.oregoninc.org

Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council
The PNEDC was formed with a goal of forging stronger economic development relations in the Pacific Northwest, providing a forum for networking and training within the field of economic development. The Council is a Regional Economic Development Organization encompassing the entire Pacific Northwest Region including the States of Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon [more]