This program provides matching grants to support investments in irrigation modernization projects around the state. Projects supported by these grants should protect or restore natural watershed or ecosystem functions in order to improve stream flows.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $750,000
Details:
During the 2021 Oregon Second Special Legislative Session, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) received funding to provide grants to support irrigation modernization projects statewide. This grant program is supported by General Funds. Funding was provided to support statewide irrigation modernization projects, such as piping or canal lining and associated activities, that protect or restore natural watershed or ecosystem functions in order to improve stream flows.
Funding Information
Grant awards are capped at $750,000 per application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Irrigation Districts within the state of Oregon are eligible to apply for this funding.
- For the Statewide Irrigation Modernization grant, applicants must demonstrate how the project protects or restores natural watershed or ecosystem functions in order to improve stream flows.
- The expectation is that local partners coordinate activities to leverage strengths and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of on-the-ground work.
- Eligible activities are divided into two categories. Your project must first propose to implement one of the Required Activities below in order for the Secondary Activities to be eligible for funding.
- Required Activities:
- Piping irrigation canals, ditches, or laterals
- Lining irrigation canals, ditches or laterals
- Upgrading existing infrastructure such as flumes or pipes
- Secondary activities include but are not limited to:
- Pump installation/replacement
- Realignment of conveyance systems
- Diversion consolidation
- Installation of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Installation of flow measurement devices
- Installation of pressure-relief values and/or hydropower
- Turn-out upgrades
- Contracted services including such as cultural resource surveys, construction services and late-stage design.
For more information, visit OPRD.
