In the wake of Oregon expanding workplace rules to combat the spread of COVID-19 to May 4, 2021, Salem City Council has approved $200,000 for grants available to businesses needing temporary outdoor coverings and heaters to meet social distancing requirements during the winter months. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible businesses within the city limits of Salem. Grants may be used to help purchase or rent equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses must apply on the City of Salem website between Nov. 10 at 12:00 noon. and Nov. 17 at 5:00 pm.

Businesses must certify that federal funds were not used for the same purpose. The grant also requires that businesses have a receipt from a recent tent/heater purchase or a bid for the purchase or rental of a temporary outdoor coverings/heaters and describe how the funds will help maintain or grow their business through the winter.

“We know that many local businesses have relied on outdoor space to meet social distance requirements and increase seating capacity. This grant funding is intended to help our businesses through the winter months,” said Salem Mayor, Chuck Bennett.

Grant program information and applications are available on the City of Salem website. Grant applications open Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon and closes Tues., Nov. 17 at 5:00 pm If applications total more than the funding available decisions will be made via lottery.

For more information, you can visit the grant information page, email salemgrants@cityofsalem.net, or call 503-540-2480 or 503-540-2425.


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2020-11-10 19:30:33