The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $363,294 Project Grant to Lane Community College, located in Oregon, to support the college's operation of the Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. The grant, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, under the federal SBDC program (CFDA 59.037), will enable Lane Community College to provide comprehensive management counseling, training, and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state. As the lead office for the Oregon SBDC network, the college will deliver a range of services to promote growth, expansion, innovation, productivity, and overall improvement within the small business community. These services typically include one-on-one business advising, training workshops, market research assistance, export support, cybersecurity training, and access to capital guidance. The college has extensive experience administering federal grants to support small business development initiatives, as well as other educational programs and healthcare-related services.
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