In 2023, the Oregon Legislature allocated $5 million to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) for the Oregon Agriculture Workforce Housing Grant (OAWFG), available through January 2, 2026. This program funds a grant program to provide financial help to improve the health and safety of existing housing for agricultural workers and their families, as defined in ORS 315.163.
Applications and all required documents had to be submitted by March 18, 2025. Applications were reviewed to ensure they meet ODA’s program rules (OAR 603-007-0011 to -0071). The grant period begins after the agreement is confirmed (around May 2025) and run through December 31, 2025.
Grant Reporting
The templates and training video below are provided to help grantees meet reporting requirements.
Grant funds cannot be used for:
- Housing provided as a requirement for workers under the H-2A program or any other temporary employment visa program, nor may it be used to justify applications for any temporary visa program during the grant period.
- Construction of new housing units.
- Routine operational or maintenance expenses.
- Purchase of land or existing properties.
- Costs incurred before October 1, 2024.