Find lenders, non-profits, and corporations in Oregon that offer free grants as well as interest free loans to female, LGTBQ+ or minority owned businesses. There is financial aid as well as counseling (free advice) for Latinos, Black, Asian, immigrant, veteran, and other minority small businesses or startups. Find small business loans and grants in Oregon near you.
A priority is on ensuring women and minority owned companies have the capital they need. There is assistance programs for small businesses as well as startups or mid-sized companies in Oregon. The free grants as well as loan programs are combined with ongoing support including 9but not limited too) free counseling; mentoring; technical assistance; sales help; workshops; networking opportunities and much more.
Black women, female owned, Asian, and other disadvantaged groups can apply for financial help, coaching, as well as other services from the programs below. While many are based in Portland or Eugene, grants or low cost loans are available statewide.
Small business loans or free grants for females or minorities in Oregon
The list below is updated daily. New grant resources as well as loans (from lenders, banks, the government, foundations, or charities) will give priority to the disadvantaged.
February and March 2026
The Hillsboro OR Small Business Stabilization Program is for small businesses that have been impacted by ICE activity. The city will be providing as much as $200,000 (in total) with applications due by February 27th. Each award will be as much as $10,000 as listed at https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/city-manager-s-office/hillsboro-101/ice-response-city-of-hillsboro-actions/small-business-stabilization-program
We also have information on previous year OR business grants and loans.
By Jon McNamara
