Find your soil and water conservation district! Oregon's Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) are special districts which provide for the conservation of the renewable resources of the state. They work with local landowners and residents, natural resource organizations, natural resource users, and local, state, and the federal government to conserve natural resources, control and…
read moreEligibility: Applicants must submit an application that demonstrates the fulfillment of the following conditions: 1. The project consists of at least one approved management practice listed in the Appendix. 2. The applicant farm or ranch grows products for human consumption as food, feed for animals for human consumption, or beverage. 3. Application must be for…
read moreIn its 2023-2028 Climate Investment Plan, PCEF committed to conducting this urban regenerative agriculture baseline assessment to gain a better understanding of the urban agricultural ecosystem and potential within the City of Portland. This report describes both the process and the findings of this collaborative research, planning, and community engagement effort. To conduct the baseline…
read moreEligibility: Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who own or rent land. Assistance can be used on all types of agricultural operations, including: conventional and organic, specialty and commodity crops, livestock, forestry and wildlife, and historically underserved farmers. Region: Nationwide Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); $300 million through the
read moreEligibility: Any proposal to acquire an interest in water that results in protected instream flows is eligible for funding consideration. Projects must address either identified conservation needs of habitats or species (as determined by ODFW) or improving water quality in water-quality-limited areas (as determined by DEQ). Region: Statewide Notes: Grant applications closed October 15, 2025. The…
read moreClackamas Community College has a full Organic Farming Certificate Program. The 1 year long Program focuses on an ecological systems approach to regenerative farming principles and practices organic production methods. Courses cover the principles and practices of organic fruit and vegetable growing, harvesting, and marketing, as well as starting and managing a successful farm business.…
read moreEligibility: 1. Producing food for human consumption on agricultural land. 2. Include at least 1 approved management practice (see Appendix). 3. A Technical Assistance Provider is required. 4. A carbon farm plan or conservation plan is not a requirement. 5. Applicants may only receive one grant per funding round. 6. Applicants who have received a…
read moreEligibility: Must be a small-scale farmer making less than $350,000 in gross sales each year. Region: Statewide in Oregon Notes: Funding for this grant program was not renewed during the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session and there will not be a third funding round in late 2025/early 2026. We will post updates if funding becomes available…
read moreEligibility: Any farmer, one any type of acreage or crop production, is eligible in the State of Oregon. Region: Statewide Notes: Reach out to your To access EQIP funding contact your local NRCS office. They will conduct a site visit, make a conservation plan, and then create a contract to get you financial assistance to complete…
read moreEligibility: Any farmer, on any type of acreage or crop production. Region: Statewide
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