Through Rural Development's suite of Business and Cooperative Programs, USDA supports rural business start-up and expansion, job creation and retention, adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, increased revenue for rural business ventures, and strengthened access to capital.
Contact a local staff member in Oregon today to learn more about program requirements, the application process, or to discuss a potential project.
Please note that the primary contact for each program has recently changed:
Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program:
Contact a local staff member serving your county
Energy Programs:
Contact John Holman, Energy Coordinator, (503) 414-3369, john.holman@or.usda.gov
Intermediary Relending Program (IRP):
Contact Eben Fisher, Loan Assistant, (541) 278-8049 ext. 129, eben.fisher@or.usda.gov
Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program:
Contact a local staff member serving your county.
Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) Program:
Contact Mandie Cole, Program Specialist, (541) 378-3538, mandie.cole@or.usda.gov
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Program:
Contact Curt Dixon, Program Specialist, (541) 699-3188, curt.dixon@or.usda.gov
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP):
Contact Eben Fisher, Loan Assistant, (541) 278-8049 ext. 129, eben.fisher@or.usda.gov
Socially-Disadvantaged Group Grant (SSDG) Program:
Contact Eben Fisher, Loan Assistant, (541) 278-8049 ext. 129, eben.fisher@or.usda.gov
Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program:
Contact Mandie Cole, Program Specialist, (541) 378-3538, mandie.cole@or.usda.gov
We look forward to working with you on your business, energy, or economic development project.
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