• Biglow Community Investment Fund Grant Application

    Sponsored by Portland General Electric Company (PGE) as owner of the Biglow Solar Project. Administered by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, on behalf of Sherman County.

  • A. Applicant & Project Lead Information

    One individual or organization must serve as the lead applicant and will be responsible for the grant award, including entering into the grant agreement, managing grant funds, and completing required reporting. Projects may be led by a single applicant or carried out collaboratively with others. Collaboration is strongly encouraged but not required.
  • Lead Applicant: Who is applying for this grant?*
  • Organization Type*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Project Partners / Collaborators

  • Is this project being developed or carried out in collaboration with other individuals, organizations, agencies, or community groups?*

  • B. Project Overview

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  • C. Alignment & Outcomes

  • Identify whether your proposal is one of the following pre-screened projects outlined in the Community Investment Plan*
  • Which Selection Criteria from the Community Investment Plan aligns with your project? (check all that apply)*
  • Where in Sherman County will this project have its most immediate impact?*

  • D. Timeline & Milestones

  • Estimated Project Start Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Key Project Milestones: List the major activities or milestones needed to complete the project, the estimated timeframe for each, and funds needed.*
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  • Estimated Project Completion Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • E. Capacity & Risk

  • Indicate the current status of your project (check all that apply):*

  • F. Budget

  • Open the Project Budget Template, and download a copy to your computer to edit. Complete and save your budget, then upload the file below.

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  • Application Review Process

    Following its initial review of applications, the Biglow Ag Mitigation Fund Selection Committee may choose to identify finalists for further consideration. Finalists will be invited to participate in a Q&A discussion with the Committee about their proposed project before final funding recommendations are made to the Sherman County Court.

  • Award Requirements 

    If selected for funding, applicants will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD).

    Award recipients must submit an annual project report to MCEDD, which will be shared with Sherman County Court and PGE, documenting project progress and outcomes. Additional reporting requirements may apply based on the scope, duration, and nature of the funded project and will be specified in the funding agreement.

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