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Feasibility Study Grants

Updates

2026 Funding Cycle

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Water Resources Department’s Feasibility Study Grant program.

At this time, OWRD is not planning to open a 2025-2026 grant cycle for Feasibility Study Grants. We understand this may impact planning efforts for potential applicants and appreciate your understanding as we navigate funding constraints. Updates on future funding cycles will be posted here and shared through our email list.

If you have questions or would like support in preparing for a future cycle, please contact the Grants Analyst.

2025 Funding Cycle

In September 2025, the Oregon Water Resources Commission awarded $1,039,504 in grants to fund five project study proposals for the 2025 cycle of Feasibility Study Grants.


Eligibility

Feasibility Study Grants provide funding for studies that assess the feasibility of projects aimed at meeting Oregon's water supply needs. Eligible project types include water conservation, water reuse, aquifer recharge, aquifer storage and recovery, streamflow protection or restoration, and water storage. This competitive funding opportunity helps individuals and communities investigate whether a project is worth pursuing. Any local government, Indian Tribe, nonprofit organization, or person may apply for funding.

Match

Grants require a 25% cost-share match for all applicants except incorporated cities. Incorporated cities must provide a match based on their population size according to the most recent federal decennial census. See below for additional information.


More Information

OWRD has been funding Feasibility Study Grants since 2009. It has awarded more than $10.4 million in grants.

For more information contact:
Louisa Mariki 503-979-9160

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