NRCS/OWEB Technical Assistance Grant Offering 

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is pleased to announce that the NRCS/OWEB Technical Assistance Grant Offering is now open. The goal of this grant program is to provide funding for Technical Assistance to help implement local Inflation Reduction Act programs. The Inflation Reduction Act has generated more need for technical assistance than the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide to landowners. Funding is provided to partners to assist with local conservation efforts. 

Eligible Applicants must be based in Oregon and be one of the following:  

• Tribes 
• Soil and Water Conservation Districts
• Watershed Councils 

Available Funding  

There is $743,110 available for this program and individual requests over $50,000 will be granted as funds allow. 

How to Apply 

Grant applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Pacific time on April 30, 2024, through OWEB’s Online Application System.  If you need to set up a login, please email Leilani Sullivan at Leilani.sullivan@oweb.oregon.gov.  

Important Considerations for this Grant Program 

Please review the NRCS/OWEB TA Guidance document. This document outlines important information about the grant program structure and provides guidance on eligibility and the application. 

Webinar 

OWEB will hold an informational Zoom webinar about the NRCS/OWEB Technical Assistance Grant Offering on Friday, March 8th from 9:00 - 10:00 am Pacific time

• Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DpaSboW7RdStvlXxG5sDfw
  
• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
  
  
• During the webinar, OWEB and NRCS staff will review the NRCS/OWEB Technical Assistance Grant Program guidance and invite participants to submit questions via the chat function in Zoom. OWEB staff will use this feedback to create additional program materials if needed (e.g., a Frequently Asked Questions document).