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Grant and Contract Opportunities

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) supports numerous services and strategic initiatives through grants and contracts. All current HECC grant and contract requests for proposals and applications are listed below. We welcome new applicants for grant and contract opportunities.

If you are interested in becoming a supplier of goods or services for the State of Oregon, you can register through OregonBuys. The HECC contract opportunities that are listed below are also listed in OregonBuys, the state’s e-procurement system. HECC grant opportunities only appear on this page. Click on each grant and contract topic below to find more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Please click on the name of the grant or contract opportunity below to find more information on the scope of work, eligibility requirements, and more. It is important to review all requirements in the document/s provided.

Name of Grant or Contract
​Request for Applications: 24-048-RFA Oregon Conservation Corps Grant Program 2025-27
OregonBuys number
N/A
Due date
2/28/2025
Summary of Work

The Oregon Conservation Corps (OCC) Program provides grant funding to reduce the risk wildfires pose to communities and critical infrastructure, create fire-adapted communities, and engage youth and young adults in workforce training to develop the next generation of land managers. Fuels mitigation treatments are to take place within the Wildland Urban Interface and are prioritized for areas identified as high and moderate hazard zones. Program participants are youth between 16-26 years old, who engage in training and earn industry-recognized credentials while completing fuels mitigation treatments. Applicants should consider strategies that reflect effective integration of services with other partner agencies, and proactive strategies to involve employers in design of service strategies and implementation of the program.​​



Deadline to Apply
Deadline: 02/28/2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Review all Requirements
Review all requirements in the following documents: ​
Support
Single Point of Contact:
​​​Hillary Blackstone
Email: Hillary.Blackstone@hecc.oregon.gov