Economic Development funding is to support outside agencies (nonprofit only) focused on economic development and business improvement.
Donor Name: City of Klamath Falls
State: Oregon
City: Klamath Falls
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: =03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Economic Development funding is intended to support the City’s mission, vision and strategic objectives for economic development.
The funding in this Request for Proposals (RFP) touches numerous aspects of the City of Klamath Falls’ diverse economy, with a focus on advancing equity and shared prosperity for all residents.
An eligible nonprofit has a mission that closely aligns with one of the following:
- Goal A: Creates, retains and/or expands small businesses with a neighborhood-based focus, excluding Business Improvement Districts.
- Goal B: Creates, retains and/or expands non-base-sector small businesses by offering a program to small businesses Citywide, not focusing on specific commercial neighborhoods.
- Goal C: Promotes the City of Klamath Falls as a visitor destination, enhancing the tourism base sector.
- Goal D: Enhances Klamath Falls’ economic standing in areas such as being a center for innovation, a destination live here-work there; a go-to for entrepreneurship and technology development for base sector businesses.
Categories
Economic Development funding exists in the following categories:
- Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment which is primarily focused on recruiting, retaining and expanding traded sector businesses in the community.
- Downtown and Neighborhood Vibrancy is focused on sustaining a vibrant downtown mix of businesses and being a primary point of contact for downtown property and business owners. This category will also include groups focused on neighborhood sustainability and reinvestment.
- Small Business Support will assist groups who focus on entrepreneurs, small businesses and gap financing for small businesses.
- Housing relates to increasing housing stock within the City limits of Klamath Falls.
Funding Information
Economic Development Funding Program $2,500 or More
Criteria
A copy of the organization’s Articles of Incorporation as filed with the Secretary of State. Organization must have existed for at least two years from the date of incorporation
- Valid organization EIN number
- A copy of the organization’s Federal Tax Determination Letter: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) for other funding
- A copy of the organization’s Budget Overview
- Organization charts for the entire organization and for each division administering funded projects
- Information on Board of Directors (name, position, term start/end dates, professional/affiliation)
- An organization mission statement (50 words maximum)
- A narrative on the organization’s experience and success in providing services to target populations
- A description of the target population(s) currently served by the organization
- A copy of the organization’s Board-approved financial management policy and procedures
- A copy of the organization’s Board-approved procurement policy and procedures
- The organization is not on any state or federal debarment list.
For more information, visit City of Klamath Falls.
