Wildfire Relief Fund announcement – SACOC Submitting Proposals
The Oregon Business Wildfire Relief Fund is accepting grant applications for local, small business communities impacted by wildfires. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is submitting proposals on behalf of our local businesses impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire. If your business or your employees have been impacted, or if you are a community organization problem-solving to support local wildfire relief efforts, we want to hear from you!
Please email Dani Thompson, Economic Development Specialist at dani@springfield-chamber.org for more information, or give us a ring at (541) 746-1651.
About the Oregon Business Wildfire Relief Fund
The Fund is intended to support Oregon businesses and Oregonians impacted by the Oregon wildfires and is made possible through private contributions and in partnership with Oregon Business & Industry, Oregon Business Council, Oregon State Chamber of Commerce, and the Oregon Bankers Association.
About the Grant Application Process
A review committee comprised of individual representatives from each partner organization will approve grants and determine the method of distribution. Funding amounts will be awarded based on need up to $2,500 per awardee. The committee will work with local chambers of commerce across the state to evaluate the needs in impacted communities, resulting in a locally-focused partnership to help organizations on the front lines.
In order to be eligible for funds, chambers of commerce need to submit an application form, stating the impact the wildfires had on their local community, and identifying specific community needs. The application period will remain open until all funds are dispersed.
