Training Opportunities for OWEB Climate Criteria in Grant Applications

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is now including evaluative climate criteria in our grant applications, starting with the Fall 2023 Open Solicitation Grant Offering. This means that OWEB technical review teams will consider applicants’ responses to climate-related questions as part of their evaluation of OWEB grant applications. 

To aid applicants in responding to these new criteria, we are offering multiple training opportunities. Training topics will include:

• Overview of the new climate criteria
• Grant application guidance for new criteria
• Applicant resources

Trainings will be provided in the following formats:

1. In-Person Training
2. Virtual Training (zoom)
3. Recorded Webinar
4. Climate Open Office Hours via Phone

In-Person Training:

• How to respond to the climate questions in OWEB’s grant applications
• Where to find resources and assistance
• Specific written content for the climate questions that can be directly incorporated into your grant application

Register for In-Person Training. Please note that registration closes 1 week prior to each session to provide enough time to place lunch orders. Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be provided at in-person trainings.

LOCATION	DAY	DATE	TIME
Roseburg	Thursday	September 28	10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Tillamook	Friday	October 6	10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Salem	Thursday	October 12	10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Bend	Monday	October 16	10:00 am – 1:30 pm
John Day	Wednesday	October 18	10:00 am – 1:30 pm
La Grande	Thursday	October 19	10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Virtual Training (Zoom):

• Similar content as in-person training
• A mix of presentations and breakout group activities

  Register for Virtual Training.

LOCATION	DAY	DATE	TIME
Virtual (Zoom)	Wednesday	October 4	1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Recorded Webinar:

• Short, recorded webinar for those unable to attend the Virtual or In-Person Training
• Covers where to find information on climate criteria and available technical resources

   OWEB staff will send out an announcement once the webinar is posted on our website.

Climate Open Office Hours via Phone:

• Ask questions and receive help in responding to the climate criteria

  Call Jessi Kershner at (971) 701-3175 during one of her designated office hours below.

LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Monday	October 9	2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday	October 10	10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday	October 11	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday	October 23	10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday	October 25	2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday	October 26	9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday	October 27	11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday	October 30	10:00 am – 2:00 pm

For questions about training, contact Jessi Kershner at jessi.kershner@oweb.oregon.gov or Eric Hartstein at eric.hartstein@oweb.oregon.gov.