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Green Energy Contracting:

Our Hands

on the Future

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Child Care

Infrastructure Fund

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Northwest Native Chamber

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Northwest Native Chamber TA

Our framework to assess business journeys and tailor supportive services Indigenized approach to business development with guiding principles & values

A cyclical model - businesses move in any direction on the wheel based on their evolving needs

Example: a business adding a new product or entering a new market may transition from Sustain to Engage as they need different services to guide them through that expansion

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CCIF TA Provider

  • Business Oregon, Department of Early Learning and Care, and other state agencies are implementing a funding program to provide financial assistance for child care infrastructure needs
  • CCIF is a competitive statewide grant focused on providing funds for establishment, expansion, and improvements of child care facilities across the state
  • Goal is to boost the availability and quality of child care facilities and resources provided to them, leading to critical support for families and communities across Oregon

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Northwest Native Chamber Priorities

  • Acknowledge and uphold the sovereign rights of the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon.
  • Enhance access to high-quality, community-based early learning programs and facilities for Tribal families.
  • Improve access to culturally responsive programming that honors Indigenous culture, identity, and traditions.
  • Support the development of capacity and infrastructure for Oregon tribal early learning centers.
  • Foster collaboration between Tribal communities and state agencies to strengthen early learning childcare centers and providers.

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Technical Assistance Support Includes:

  • CCIF Application Support
  • Writing a Business Plan
  • Creating a Budget
  • Business Training and Resources
  • Translation Support
  • CCIF Grant Spending Plan and Implementation
  • Record Keeping
  • Access to Professional Service Providers (Legal Assistance, Digital Marketing, CPA/Accounting, Tax Consulting/Preparation, Bookkeeping, HR, and Capital Consulting)

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Timeline

FIRST ROUND

Awards announced December 2

*Awardees must accept funding within 10 business days

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SECOND ROUND

Applications open early 2025

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FUNDING MUST BE SPENT

Your awarded funds must be spent by May 2027

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Q&A

Northwest Native Chamber:

Email: CCIFSupport@nwnc.org

Phone: (503)894-4525

First Children’s Finance:

Email: infoOregon@firstchildrensfinance.org

Phone: (612)279-6504