The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee is pleased to announce an opportunity for funding for conservation and recreation projects in 2025-2026.
Donor Name: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
OCRF Program Priorities
To be considered for funding, the funded elements of a project must be either Conservation and/or Recreation as defined below.
The definition of Conservation for the purposes of the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Advisory Committee, is: Improving the health of Oregon’s ecosystems and populations of fish and wildlife species.
- For conservation projects, The Advisory Committee will prioritize:
- Habitat restoration and improving habitat connectivity related to implementing the recommendations in the Oregon Conservation Strategy and evolving science.
- Science, research, and monitoring directly related to implementing the recommendations in the Oregon Conservation Strategy, especially through community science activities.
- For recreation projects, The Advisory Committee will prioritize:
- Opportunities to engage and expand the number and diversity of Oregon’s outdoor users.
- Highest priority will be given to projects that seek robust engagement with individual youth or underserved individuals, especially projects that are led by traditionally underserved communities and groups.
- Opportunities to introduce Oregonians to wildlife-associated recreation.
- Educational materials and opportunities related to responsible recreation, ecology, and wildlife conservation for kids and adults.
- Highest priority will be given to projects that seek to close gaps in equitable access to education and opportunities.
- Research, planning, or organizational capacity that supports responsible recreational opportunities.
- Highest priority will be given to projects that consider impacts of recreation on fish and wildlife habitat.
- Enhancement or restoration of trails and access to waterways in a way that preserves or enhances sensitive habitat or that resolves impacts related to informal or dispersed recreation in sensitive habitat.
- Highest priority will be given to projects that include education for users on the impacts of recreation on fish and wildlife habitat.
- Opportunities to engage and expand the number and diversity of Oregon’s outdoor users.
Funding Information
- Based on available funds, approximately $400,000.
- The maximum allowable grant request for projects will be $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Any public or private non-profit organization may request funds. Private non-profit organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Businesses and individuals are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit ODFW.
