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Regional Infrastructure Fund Now Available for Small Communities
The application portal is now open for the state’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), following a $10 million investment from the 2026 legislative session. The fund helps Oregon's small communities and tribes plan for and build needed infrastructure projects.
The RIF program is open to Oregon local governments and federally recognized tribes with populations of less than 25,000. The request for grant applications (RFGA) opened August 3, and will close September 16 at 5 p.m. PDT.
Two funding types are available:
- Construction Grants ($100,000 – $1 million): Site acquisition, infrastructure construction, and related improvements; and
- Planning Grants ($25,000 – $250,000): Land-use planning, engineering, feasibility studies, and research related to constructing an infrastructure project.
All projects must align with at least one of the Community and Economic Development Priorities adopted by the local Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, demonstrate readiness, and be able to be completed within 24 months. Applicants should review the complete RFGA for eligibility requirements, application materials, and submission instructions, and submit applications through the RIF portal.
Cities interested in applying should be aware of the key dates below. In addition, please reach out to your Regional Solutions Coordinator and/or the RIF team at RIF.BIZ@biz.oregon.gov with any questions.
- Informational Webinar: Tuesday, August 18 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PDT
- Applicant Questions Due: Wednesday, September 2 at 5 p.m. PDT
- Responses Posted: Wednesday, September 9
- Notices of Award Anticipated: October 30
Contact: Nicole Stingh, Legislative Director – nstingh@orcities.org
Last Updated 8/7/26