Financial Assistance & Grants

​Whether you need help paying your bills or want to help others in need, the City has information to assist you. Grants are usually for non-profit organizations who provide direct services to community members who need help.

Free information helpline to connect people to assistance services.
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Get help to enhance or restore historic buildings with a grant from Historic Landmarks Commission.
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Grant funding is available to help with local projects that protect Salem's watershed.
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A list of local service agencies who can provide help paying a utility bill.
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Information for senior citizens and disabled heads of households on utility bill discounts.
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Find grants and tax incentives for your business ventures.
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How to help low-income families with utility bills.
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Program offered to benefits community households or organizations that are recipients of Salem-issued HOME, CDBG, or Public Works funds.
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Apply for Utility Rate Relief Program - Spanish. Information for senior citizens and disabled heads of households on utility bill discounts.
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What’s happening
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve - Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Dec. 25
Christmas Day

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Dec. 31
New Year's Eve - Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Jan. 01
New Year's Day

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

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