The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands, and natural areas. Their mission is to help protect and restore healthy watersheds and natural habitats that support thriving communities and strong economies.
The grant program aims to provide technical assistance funding for local Inflation Reduction Act programs, addressing the increased need for technical support that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) alone cannot fulfill. The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), in partnership with NRCS, intends to award these funds to partners capable of offering such assistance. This initiative specifically targets the workload generated by the Inflation Reduction Act, facilitating the development of strong applications through insights provided by local NRCS staff regarding technical assistance requirements. The program offers a total of $743,110 in funding, with the possibility of individual requests over $50,000 being granted if funds permit, over a 2-year grant term.