Data Sources that Support Grantseeking Efforts
When writing a grant proposal, it often helps to identify social needs. Many data sources exist that provide background information and economic, social, technological, political and demographic trends. You may want to include pertinent facts and statistics in your needs statement.
Demographics and Economics
 | Oregon Economic Data - the latest employment and labor force data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Crook County Data - population, housing, poverty levels, income, jobs, etc. |
| Grant County Data - population, housing, poverty levels, income, jobs, etc. |
| County Business Patterns - annual employment by economic sector by county |
| Oregon Population Research Center - the latest official population data and forecasts compiled by Portland State University |
Specific Sector Support
| Administration for Children and Families - grants, contracts, research and publication information |
| National Center for Education Statistics - extensive data and reports about the U.S. educational system, including information on every school district in the country |
| Hospital Care Use - extensive data on hospital stays and use, including Oregon statistics that compare rural and urban Oregon. Once on this site, go to "State Statistics" and enter "Oregon" |
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