SCOEDD - In the News
Current, future Brownfields projects addressed
Tue Apr 13 2021 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
As the current Brownfields grant winds down, a final public meeting was held with Keith Ziobron, senior principal and branch manager for environmental consulting firm Cardno, at the Lake County Courthouse.
New grant can help pay for $25,000 in home repairs
Mon Mar 29 2021 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Klamath Lake Regional Housing Center, a nonprofit under the South Central Oregon Economic Development District, is looking for homeowners in need of major home repairs.
New grant can help pay for $25,000 in home repairs
Mon Mar 29 2021 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Klamath Lake Regional Housing Center, a nonprofit under the South Central Oregon Economic Development District, is looking for homeowners in need of major home repairs.
SCOEDD'S Spotlight | #1
Tue Mar 23 2021 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Welcome to SCOEDD'S first Newsletter! The South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) is focused on creating a thriving economy, rooted in our local renewable resources, the resourcefulness of our people, and our willingness to work together for the mutual benefit of both Klamath and Lake Counties.
38 Lake County businesses received combined $547,500
Sun Feb 21 2021 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Thirty-eight businesses throughout Lake County recently received a combined $547,500 in funding through the COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program administered by the South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD).
Local lavender farm could boost Basin agritourism
Tue Jan 26 2021 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
K-Falls Essentials, run by Cliff and Diana Warrick, produces homemade lavender products. This summer, they hope to open their small lavender farm to the public.
$1.8M EPA grant will provide woodstove alternatives and improve air quality in Klamath Falls, Oregon
Wed Dec 09 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1,839,947 million Targeted Airshed Grant to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Klamath County Public Health and local partners to support ongoing efforts to improve air quality and protect community health in Klamath Falls.
Grant applications open for Klamath businesses impacted by freeze
Sat Dec 05 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Applications are open for another round of state business relief funding, with Klamath County in charge of more than $1 million to award to businesses impacted by the two-week freeze to slow COVID.
SCOEDD Launches business assistance grant program
Fri Dec 04 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) announced today that it has opened the application for the Klamath County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program. Klamath County has received $1,098,616 in funding from the State of Oregon to support the program.
Grants for businesses impacted by the Governor's "freeze" expanded
Mon Nov 30 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Klamath County Commissioners previously announced help for businesses impacted by the Governor’s “freeze” Executive Order restrictions. The County has received just over one million dollars from the State to distribute. The Board of Commissioners has asked South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD) to distribute the funds via a grant program, prioritizing “freeze” impacted businesses.
Hart Mountain Store owner receives loan, reports best year
Mon Nov 23 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Thanks to a $165,000 loan from Southern Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD), Hart Mountain Store owner David Heath is able to refinance another loan he received on the business and use the remaining funds for some upgrades.
EPA air quality grant awarded to Klamath County
Mon Oct 12 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $1,839,947 million grant to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Klamath County Public Health and local partners to support ongoing efforts to improve air quality and protect community health in Klamath Falls.
Grants for small businesses available throughout Oregon
Sun Oct 11 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Millions in grant funding is available for small businesses facing lost revenue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Oregon awarded the final round of its Emergency Business Assistance Grant funding to intermediary organizations across Oregon to in turn provide grants directly to eligible small businesses. The fund was created by Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon legislature, funded with both federal CAREs Act funds and state funds.
SCOEDD Has grant money available for small businesses effected by COVID-19
Tue Aug 18 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The South Central Oregon Economic Development District in collaboration with Business Oregon, Klamath County, Lake County, and the City of Klamath Falls have grant money available to businesses that have been forced to close or have experienced a 50% decline in sales due to COVID-19.
SCOEDD preps new round of wood stove change-outs
Fri Feb 21 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
In an effort to continue improving air quality in Klamath Falls, Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) has received a grant from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to change out uncertified wood stoves, uncertified fireplace inserts, and open fireplaces with non-wood burning appliances within the Air Quality Zone, according to a news release.
Assistance for wood stove change out now available
Fri Feb 21 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
In an effort to continue improving the air quality in Klamath Falls, Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) has received a grant from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to change out uncertified wood stoves, uncertified fireplace inserts, and open fireplaces with non-wood burning appliances within the Air Quality Zone.