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Land Acquisition Grants

Background

The Oregon Constitution specifies that OWEB may fund projects involving the purchase of interests in land from willing sellers for the purpose of maintaining or restoring watersheds and habitat for native fish or wildlife.

Offered: Typically, once yearly in summer or fall
Opens: TBA - Closes: TBA

Eligible Applicants are entities able to hold OWEB-funded interests in land, as long as the entity continues to use the land for the purposes specified in the constitution: 

  • Local governments (state and federal agencies are eligible to hold OWEB-funded property interests, but cannot be applicants)
  • Tribes
  • Not-for-profit land conservation organizations and trusts
  • Oregon institutions of higher education
  • Independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education
  • Political subdivisions of the state of Oregon

Program Materials

Applicants are required to use the current version of the land acquisition grant program materials, posted below. For additional information, watch the recording of the Open Office Hours.


 


 


Max Request:​ none

Required Match: 25%​

Introduction & Framework

Land acquisition grant applications were due on September 17, 2025 for the fall 2025 grant offering.
The next land acquisition grant offering is scheduled for fall 2026.

Contact Miriam Forney, Land Acquisitions Coordinator, at (971) 345-7023 or miriam.forney@oweb.oregon.gov​ for more information.

Contact

Please direct questions or comments to Miriam Forney, Land Acquisitions Coordinator, 971-345-7023.

Rules

Oregon Administrative Rules Secretary of State's website