The DEQ Onsite Financial Aid Program supports programs to improve public health and water quality by providing grants and low-cost loans to address failing septic systems. OSFAP will utilize $15 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds that the 2021 Oregon legislature allocated to DEQ. The legislature also prioritized the use of these funds for 2020 wildfire recovery.
OSFAP awards pass through grants to public agencies and qualified organizations to provide funding to property owners within their service area. For more information regarding eligibility for ARPA funding and projects, see our Organizational Frequently Asked Questions.
Property owners who are looking for funding options for their personal or small business systems should check Financial Assistance for Homeowners and Small Businesses.
OSFAP timelines and deadlines
- June 30, 2024 – Deadline for sub-awardees to commit all funds to property owners.
- December 2026 – ARPA deadline for completing projects.
- March 2027 – final reports due to Treasury
Request For Grant proposals, reporting documents and required forms
Alternate formats
DEQ can provide documents in an alternate format or in a language other than English upon request. Call DEQ at 800-452-4011 or email deqinfo@deq.oregon.gov
Grant recipients
Wildfire grant recipients and grant recipients of OSFAP funds are listed below. Further information will be provided as available on our
Financial Assistance page.
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Primary location: Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties
Project: Providing grants for qualified homeowners for septic repairs and replacements.
Grant Amount: $1,500,000
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Primary location: Clackamas County
Project: Providing grants for qualified homeowners for septic repairs and replacements.
Grant Amount: $800,000
Clean Water Services
Primary location: Washington County
Project: Providing grants for qualified homeowners to connect to municipal sewer
Grant Amount: $1,000,000
Craft3 Statewide Project
Primary location: Statewide
Project: Providing loans and principle forgiveness for qualified homeowners for septic repairs and replacements.
Grant Amount: $1,200,000
Tillamook County with Community Action Team
Primary location: Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties
Project: Providing grants and loans for qualified homeowners for septic repairs and replacements.
Grant Amount: $1,500,000
Craft3 Wildfire Recovery
Primary location: Statewide 2020 wildfire recovery areas
Project: Providing grants and low interest loans to qualified homeowners impacted by 2020 wildfires
Grant Amount: $2,155,000
Eugene Water and Electric Board
Primary location: Holiday Farm Fire impact area in Lane County
Project: Provides financial aid to repair/replace septic systems as part of their Pure Water Partners program.
Grant Amount: $1,592,410
Homes for Good
Primary location: Lazy Days Mobile Home Park, which is part of the Holiday Farm impacted area in Lane County
Project: Developing a total of 30 spaces with a community septic system, upgrading the previous multiple systems on the property.
Grant Amount: $575,341
Lincoln County
Primary location: Echo Mountain Complex Fire in Lincoln County
Project: Provides financial aid for up to 150 homeowners engaged in replacement/repair of septic systems damaged by the fire.
Grant Amount: $1,164,924
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments
Primary location: Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire impact areas in Marion County
Project: Provides financial aid to repair/replace septic systems within the North Santiam Canyon with a focus on Detroit, Idanha, Gates and other unincorporated areas.
Grant Amount: $2,000,000