Mail Tribune, November 2, State fund has committed more than $27 million to Black Oregonians
Organizers of a $62 million state fund created to support Black Oregonians and their businesses have allocated over 40% of their money and say people seeking grants should apply soon while funding remains. Proponents of the fund contend that Black Oregonians are both suffering disproportionate economic harms from COVID-19 and receiving disproportionate aid from existing relief efforts. A study conducted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition in July found that Black business owners had a harder time securing coronavirus financial relief than white business owners.
