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

Nov. 11

Veteran's Day - Some City offices closed for holiday observance