Community and Economic Development Grant Program

Solicitation Guide

Grant Application 

Focus Industries

Umatilla County is actively targeting the following industries.

Industry Action

 

 

Project Type

Agriculture:

 

 

Provide county support for all agriculture. Support diverse farming and ranching methods practiced throughout the area. Garner support for water projects, programs and legislation favorable to both dry land and irrigated agriculture.
Support business retention, expansion, value-added and new business recruitment, with an emphasis on value-added agriculture.

Micro-Brews:

 

 

Encourage and support with marketing, the region as an attractive option for micro brews and alcohol distilleries.

Wine Industry:

 

 

Support local industry including vineyards, harvesting, processing and value added activities of the wine industry. Provide direct assistance with land use permitting; support marketing efforts.

Natural Resources:

 

 

Advocate for balanced use in Forest Management Plan. Advocate for programs and funding to enhance water supply and quality.

Tourism:

 

 

Continue representation on local and regional groups; promote regional tourism efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities. Partner with Travel Pendleton, Wildhorse Resort and Casino and Eastern Oregon Visitors Association for a regional approach.

Umatilla County Economic Development Niche/Specialized Services:
Workforce Skills Development and Training

Projects

Industry Action

Project Type

Highway 395 North:

Provide assistance to the stakeholders to implement Phase III Economic and Community Enhancement Project.

Pendleton Airport and
UAS Range

Support investment and projects to foster development of Unmanned Aerial Systems and the UAS test Range at the Pendleton Regional Airport and throughout the county.

Skilled Workforce

County and Blue Mountain Community College have partnered to study skilled workforce needs in Umatilla County. Consultant contracted to complete the initial study is Susan Bower with Eastern Oregon Business Source.

Plan 4 Health

Plan 4 Health webpage

Data and Information

Umatilla County Census Information

Property Information lookup by address or account number.

Planning Documents & Codes

Business Oregon Contacts

Business Oregon

Jill Miles, Lead Business Recruitment Officer
Phone: (503) 551-0997
Email: Jill.A.Miles@oregon.gov,

Melisa Drugge, Regional Business Development Manager
Phone: (503) 508-3147
Email: Melisa.Drugge@oregon.gov

www.oregon4biz.com

Ryan DeGrofft, Regional Business Development Officer (971) 701-0113

Shanna Bailey, Regional Project Manager
Email: Shanna.Bailey@oregon.gov

Governor's Regional Solutions Team (RST)

Courtney Crowell, Eastern Oregon Regional Coordinator
Phone: (541) 429-2120
Email: Courtney.Crowell@oregon.gov