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Oregon

Public process

Last checked 2026-05-05

229

Total eligible tracts

106

Rural eligible

58

Max designations (25%)

56

Days to nomination window

Nomination process

RFA open with deadline May 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Scoring criteria: Project Viability & Investment Readiness, Local Support & Capacity, Strategic Alignment. Eligible applicants: cities, counties, ports, tribes, EDOs. Single application per tract.

Scoring rubric →

Application portal →

State deadline: 2026-05-22

Eligible tracts

Open full map IRS appendix (XLSX) Source: EIG / IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14
County Eligible tracts
Multnomah County 52
Lane County 22
Washington County 16
Douglas County 13
Marion County 13
Klamath County 12
Coos County 10
Jackson County 9
Benton County 7
Clackamas County 7

How to influence the nomination

Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Oregon will appear here once the state process is documented.

Who to contact

Eligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-05-05. Full methodology.