Yamhill County Supply Chain Localization Grant Program

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the term "supply chain shortage" has been commonly used to describe disruptions in the receipt of consumer goods but has long been a term used within industry to describe a network of material suppliers.

As global supply chains became challenged, we saw that local manufacturers and producers were struggling to procure materials needed to make their own finished goods. The intended impact of this grant program is to support the development of innovative projects that address supply chain shortages for businesses within our region.

The Application Form Will Be Live at sedcor.com/yamhillgrant On September 15th at 4:00pm PST.

Supply Chain Awards:

Revino, Inc.

$188,267.00

North American Linen Association

$92,747.00

Chapel, LLC

$171,986.00

Grant Program Timeline and Process

September 15 - October 15: Grant Open Period. Applications must be submitted through the SEDCOR application portal and are due by 6:00pm PST on the posted closing date. Only online applications will be accepted
October 15 - November 1: Application Review and Scoring Period
Mid-November: Funding Proposals Reviewed by the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners and awards announced.

Supply Chain Localization Grant Categories

Capital Purchases/Acquisition, up to 50% of total expense
Construction
Technical assistance
Workforce training for project implementation

Eligible Uses

ARPA provides that SLFRF funds may be used "to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality." In addition to programs and services, the final rule clarifies that recipients may use funds for capital expenditures that support an eligible COVID-19 public health or economic response.

Match Requirement

Only applicants applying to the Capital Purchase/Acquisition or construction categories are required to provide proof of matching funds. Matching contributions may be in the form of in-kind services or cash from local, state, or federal sources. However, all contributions must be targeted for expenditure on the project specifically identified in the application.

Capital Purchase/Acquisition/Construction--Applicants to these categories shall pledge one of the following matches 50% of the total project budget; or100% of the total grant award

Eligible in-kind contributions are those project-specific contributions associated directly with project implementation. If your budget includes in-kind labor, always reference the source for your labor value estimate.

Eligible Projects

Startup business that is either based in Yamhill County or has a qualifying project located in Yamhill County
An existing business with a new business activity or expansion project aimed at meeting the need of the COVID-19 medical emergency response

Proposed projects must demonstrate a meaningful impact in addressing a vital supply chain issue in the region. Project proposals must respond to impacts caused by or exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Applicants must express how their projects will support/aid impacted industries such as tourism, travel, hospitality, agriculture, manufacturing, and/or healthcare.

Eligible Expenses

Grant funds can be used for a variety of planning, technical assistance, operational, project or program, capacity building, or capital expenses that are directly related to the proposed project. Below is a sample list of allowable expenses:

General operating expenses
Capital purchases/acquisition/construction
Professional services
Consultants
Wages and benefits for project implementation
Equipment and supplies (including information technology)
Other

Ineligible Expenses

The following types of expenses will not be considered:

Debt retirement
Rainy day funds or financial reserves
Any lobbying or partisan political activity

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Yamhill County Supply Chain Localization Grant Program

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