The PIER (Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization) Grant Program is a community-informed funding opportunity designed to support small and micro-businesses in Jackson County that were impacted by the 2020 wildfires. Backed by local partnerships and strategic planning, PIER helps businesses recover, rebuild, and grow — with real dollars and real support.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) administers the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) program with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help communities recover from the 2020 Labor Day Disasters. The PIER program provides financial support to the eight most affected counties, addressing unmet recovery needs, helping to rebuild infrastructure, and supporting economic revitalization efforts.

The Microenterprise Grant Program and Jackson County PIER Revolving Loan Fund projects were recommended by the regional selection committee and were launched by IVCanDO to support microenterprises and small businesses impacted by the 2020 Labor Day fires in Jackson County. These programs prioritize access, equity, and long-term success for businesses. It’s more than funding — it’s a community-led investment in the people and places that make Southern Oregon thrive.