| OWEB Grants |
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| OWEB's Grant Program |
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OWEB's Grant Program manages grant applications and grant agreements for Regular Grants, Small Grants, and Watershed Council Support grants.
Watershed restoration priorities are outlined in OWEB's administrative rule 695-010-0030. OWEB has also compiled more detailed restoration priorities, using information from watershed assessments, water quality management plans, subbasin plans and other documents that identify conditions at a watershed scale. The information has been organized to produce data on known factors affecting watershed function. OWEB recommends that applicants for regular grants consider this information in developing proposed projects.
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| Eligible Grant Projects |
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There are five general categories of projects eligible for OWEB funding, click here (PDF) for the list of categories with examples.
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| Frequently Asked Questions - Regular Grant Process |
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Additional information about who can submit an application, how regular grant applications are reviewed, who makes grant award decisions, and how OWEB tracks projects may be found in frequently asked questions.
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| OWEB Grant Terms |
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Before a project begins, grantees must obtain all applicable local, state and federal permits and show that their project complies with local land use laws. Grantees must also agree to post a sign identifying the project and noting that OWEB is a source of funding. Materials produced through educational projects must include a notation that OWEB funds were used.
Upon completion of the project, grantees must submit a report to OWEB describing the work that has been done and documenting all expenditures along with the Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory Reporting Form. Grantees must also monitor, evaluate and maintain their projects for a specified number of years and provide at least one annual progress report to OWEB. Other conditions may also be placed on the grant. These will be specified in the Grant Agreement and agreed upon before the project begins.
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| Applying for a Grant |
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2009-2011 Schedule for OWEB Grant Applications & Decision Making
In June 2009, the OWEB Board approved deadlines for Regular Grants and Watershed Council Support Grants for the 2009-2011 biennium. Regular Grant application deadlines are in April and October of each year with Board decisions made in September and March respectively.
Schedule of 2009-2011 Grant Application Deadlines & Board Decisions
Important Considerations in Applying for an OWEB Grant
Before applying for an OWEB grant, be sure you are prepared to complete the project. Other project considerations include:
- What needs to be done and why?
- Who will manage the funds? How will the financial parts of the project be managed? If contracting, how will you select a contractor? Choice of a fiscal agent is an important consideration when applying for a grant from OWEB.
- Will I need permits or other approvals, including local land use approval, for the project? Permits must be approved before OWEB can release funds for a project.
- If applicable, do I have the landowner’s permission to access the site and implement the project? Do I have the landowner’s commitment to maintain the project when it is complete?
- What is the project likely to cost? Are material or labor costs likely to increase between when the application is submitted and the project starts?
Application Requirements
All grant applications must be submitted on the most current form prescribed by the Board and include the following:
- Applicant name and contact information; landowner information, and name and location of the proposed project.
- Estimated line item budget identifying all sources and amounts and the project elements proposed for Board funding.
- Description of previous accomplishments if requesting funding for a multi-year project.
- Identification of volunteers and partners and their contributions.
- Project schedule.
All applicants must demonstrate that at least 25% match, based on total Board grant request, is being sought at the time of application. (see Allowable Match) Fiscal administration costs may not exceed 10% of the total Board funds spent on the project.
More information about these requirements can be found in OWEB´s administrative rules.
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| Grant Application Forms and Materials |
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Click here for grant application deadlines, forms and materials by grant type.
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