Environmental Conservation

Program Info: Agricultural Financial Program Directory

Linked is information on 81 programs across conservation, insurance, loans, disaster assistance & more that may provide financial support to agricultural producers in Oregon. Search for specific programs, or filter programs by the types of support, drought focus, and/or farm operation type.

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Program Info: Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)

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…

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Regenerative Urban Agriculture Baseline Research – PCEF Report

In 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…

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Grant Deadline: Regenerative Pilot Program – NRCS

Eligibility: 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

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Workshop: Find financing & investment for your operation – Regenerative Food Systems Investment

Regenerative Food Systems Investment is hosting a FREE 2 day workshop: Making it easier to find financing and investment for your operation! December 9-10, join RFSI for an interactive and informative online program that is designed to jumpstart the fundraising journey for regenerative farms, agriculture businesses, and ag-focused start-ups! The RFSI Online Bootcamp is a…

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Seed Production/Seed Saving Online Course

Learn how to harvest, process & clean and stores seeds with low tech, inexpensive methods. This course is intended for new seed growers at the garden, homestead or small farm scale. This course will help you achieve high quality seed for replanting, sharing and/or selling from the plants you choose to grow for seed. We…

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Grant Opportunity: ODA Noxious Weed Grant Program

Eligibility: Grant applicants must be a tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, not-for-profit institution, school, community college, Oregon State institution of higher education, independent not-for-profit institution of higher education, or political subdivision of this state that is not a state agency. A state or federal agency may apply for funding only as a…

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Grant Opportunity: Conservation Covenant & Easement Grant – Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program

Eligibility: • The state, any county, metropolitan service district, soil and water conservation district, city or park and recreation district or a county service district established under ORS 451.410 to 451.610 to construct, maintain and operate service facilities in Washington or Clackamas Counties for the purposes specified in ORS 451.010 (1)(a) and (b) and in…

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Grant Opportunity: Partners in Conservation Grants – EMSWCD

Grant deadline 4 PM, Tue, December 17, 2025. Eligibility: Nonprofits, local governments, schools and educational institutions, and Native American tribes are all eligible for our grants. Region: East Multnomah County, Oregon (all of Multnomah County east of the Willamette River) Notes: Grant period opens on October 15, 2025. Projects may request between $10,000 and $70,000…

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Grant Opportunity: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) – Water Acquisitions Grants

Eligibility: 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…

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