Northeast Oregon Alliance

The Northeast Oregon Alliance region includes Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties. The region operates the Regional Investment Program to fund business projects which will improve the economy of the three counties.The Alliance is served by an eighteen member volunteer board, appointed by the county commissions.

Funding Status

In the past, the Alliance board has determined how to invest Oregon Lottery funds allocated by the state legislature for economic and community development in the region. In 2007, the state legislature determined not to provide further project funding. The Northeast Oregon Alliance will continue to monitor the performance of existing projects.

Regional Plan

The Alliance has created a new 5 year investment plan. To view the 2007-2013 Regional Investment Strategy click here: PDF: 2007-2013_Strategy.pdf

Mission

The Northeast Oregon Alliance’s mission is the managed development of a dynamic, diverse and viable economic base, through innovation and teamwork, to promote an ever improving quality of life for the region’s people and to help rural areas finance projects that address locally-determined economic development needs.

Goals

The region has established a goal of increasing the economic prosperity of the region. The region desires to fund projects which will make a major contribution to the economy, have a high current or potential level of value added to products or services that are produced within the region, or that pay above average wages.

Contact Information

For more information on Northeast Oregon Alliance programs or activities, contact staff at 541-426-3598 or 800-645-9454.

Application Forms

Pre-Application Guidelines and Instructions
Microsoft Word file: Pre-Application - All Projects
Opportunity Fund Application and Instructions for Business Projects
Microsoft Word file: Business_Project_Application_
Opportunity Fund Application and Instructions for Non-Profit or Public Projects
Microsoft Word file: Public_Project_Application_