Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) – a USDA NRCS program that provides funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies to address pressing natural resource concerns. It supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.
read moreRural Energy for America Program (REAP) — a USDA program that provides assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.
read moreAgricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) – a USDA NRCS Program that provides financial and technical assistance to help conserve working agricultural lands and wetlands and their related benefits.
read moreEligibility: Agricultural producers engaged in production of agricultural products where at least 50 percent of their gross income is coming from agricultural operations. Region: Statewide - projects must be located in rural areas with populations of 50,000 residents or less. Notes: The Agency is not accepting REAP grant applications at this time (Sept 2025). Guaranteed loan…
read moreHealthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP) — a USDA NRCS program providing cost-share options to encourage landowners to restore, enhance and protect forestland resources to improve habitat for threatened species, biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
read moreLocal Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are key in helping you apply for OWEB grants. However, some individual SWCDs have extra grant funding available for landowners in their districts as well. Below are some highlighted grant and assistance programs that some SWCDs offer: The West Multnomah County SWCD offers
read moreThe Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are…
read moreThe Oregon State University Small Farms Program is a great resource for beginning and smaller farmers, offering classes, workshops, trainings and online tools.
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