The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) work together to administer the ODA Noxious Weed Grant Program Lottery funded grant program. The implementation of a comprehensive watershed approach to integrated control of noxious weeds is the most effective strategy to minimize impacts and protect natural resources in Oregon from invasive noxious weeds. It is a priority of the Oregon State Weed Board (OSWB) to fund projects that restore and enhance:
- Fish and wildlife habitat
- Watershed functions
- Native salmonid populations
Water quality
Projects for on-the-ground weed control of Oregon state listed noxious weeds that protect water quality and overall watershed health are encouraged.
Grant eligibility
Any person, tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, community college, 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 may submit a request for funding. A state agency or federal agency may apply for funding only as a co-applicant with one of the other eligible entities.
Project requirements
- Must be for the management of state listed noxious weeds.
- Must demonstrate sound principles of integrated weed management to both protect and enhance watershed health.
- Demonstrate specific site management objectives.
- Have on-the-ground control as a focus and a majority of OSWB funds should be used toward the control elements of the project.
Grant cycle calendar
Cycle
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2023
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2024
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Cycle opens
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10/15/2022
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10/16/2023
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Application due date
| 12/15/2022
| 12/15/2023
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| OSWB meeting & grant awarding |
2/2023
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2/2024
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| Interim progress reporting due |
9/30/2023
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9/30/2024
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| Final completion |
4/30/2024
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4/30/2025
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| Progress completion reporting due |
6/30/2024
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6/30/2025
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Grant Application documents
Interim reporting information
- OSWBInterimReportForm.docx: Use this form for interim progress reporting to the OSWB Grant Program.
- Expense tracking: Use this form to report all expenses to the OSWB Grant Program. Must be submitted with receipts of $250 or more.
- Submit Second Funds Request for the next 25% of grant award using OGMS Dashboard Payment Request https://www.oregon.gov/OWEB
- manage your grant and
- choose payments & budget
Project completion reporting information
- Complete the required Project Completion Reporting (PCR) on the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Grant Management System (OGMS) website.
- User name and password is required for each user.
- Use the OSWB expense tracking form to report all expenses to show completion of your project. Must be submitted with receipts of $250 or more and your final funds request form.
Resources
Oregon Noxious Weed Policy and Classification
'A', 'B,' and 'T,' listed weeds for the state of Oregon. The State Noxious Weed List is used to prioritize activities at the state level and provide direction in the development of county weed lists that guide local control programs. This list is part of a Noxious Weed Policy and Classification System and is jointly maintained by the Oregon State Weed Board and the Noxious Weed Control Program. Oregon Noxious Weed Policy and Classification
OSWB Expense Tracking Form
Use this form to report all expenses to date to the OSWB Grant Program. Must be submitted with receipts of $250 or more and your second request for funds. Expense tracking form
OWEB Online Grant Management System (OGMS)—Request Password
Contact information to request a password for Online Grant Management System.Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Leilani Sullivan
503-986-0183