Port Planning & Marketing Fund (OR) Grant

The Port Planning & Marketing Fund in Oregon provides grants to enhance ports' economic development through strategic business planning and marketing projects. Law mandates that ports must update their business plans every decade to qualify for funding. Grants are limited to $50,000 or 75% of project costs. Priority is given to proposals for updating strategic plans, regional collaborations benefiting multiple ports, and projects that foster economic diversification, job creation, and redevelopment.

NOTE: Applications are accepted year round. To begin the application process ports should consult with their respective Regional Development Officer​ to learn more about the program, discuss their interest, and receive assistance in filing the necessary application materials.
Oregon state law recognizes the important role of ports in economic development. Business Oregon supports ports' economic development efforts by way of technical assistance, intergovernmental coordination and responsible investment. The Port Planning & Marketing Fund provides grants for strategic business planning as well as other planning and marketing projects that improve the port's ability to carry out its authorized functions.
How does funding work?
Grants are capped at $50,000 or 75 percent of the total project cost, which is less.
Ports are required to review and update their strategic business plans every 10 years by state law (ORS 285A.660; OAR 123-025-0016). Ports must have a current strategic business plan to be eligible for funding for other planning and marketing projects.

Eligibility

Any ​port district incorporated under ORS Chapters 777 to 778​​ is eligible to apply. ​​