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.

2-1-1 Information and Referral Service
Free information helpline to connect people to assistance services.
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Apply for a Residential Toolbox Grant
Get help to enhance or restore historic buildings with a grant from Historic Landmarks Commission.
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Apply for a Watershed Protection and Preservation Grant
Grant funding is available to help with local projects that protect Salem's watershed.
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Apply for Emergency Utility Assistance
A list of local service agencies who can provide help paying a utility bill.
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Apply for Utility Rate Relief Program
Information for senior citizens and disabled heads of households on utility bill discounts.
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Business Grants and Incentives
Find grants and tax incentives for your business ventures.
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Donate to Emergency Utility Assistance Program
How to help low-income families with utility bills.
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Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits
Request Loan Subordination
Program offered to benefits community households or organizations that are recipients of Salem-issued HOME, CDBG, or Public Works funds.
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Solicite para el programa de Alivio de Tarifas de Utilidad
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
May 25
Memorial Day Observance

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

Jul. 03
Independence Day Observed

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

Sep. 07
Labor Day

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

Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day - Some city offices closed for holiday observance

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

Nov. 26
Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center
555 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

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

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