Background
Interim Measure 11 from the Amended Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA), includes funding to address water quality improvements in the Klamath River via restoration and conservation actions in the Klamath Basin in Oregon. The emphasis of Interim Measure 11 (IM11) is nutrient reduction projects. PacifiCorp, in consultation with the Interim Measures Implementation Committee, developed a list of project categories to be implemented to fulfill the objective of IM11. PacifiCorp has provided funding of up to
$6,433,500 for design/engineering and implementation of projects. This funding is administered through the Klamath Water Quality Improvements Grant Program.
After two grant cycles, a total of
$4.9 million remains for future restoration and technical assistance projects. OWEB expects to open the next solicitation for grant applications in early 2026.
A Steering Committee, facilitated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), was established to assist OWEB with the program implementation. OWEB is the Fiscal Agent and will award IM11 funds for projects approved by the Steering Committee until the funds are exhausted.
The Steering Committee is comprised of members from the following organizations: Oregon Water Resources Department, ODEQ, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Bureau of Reclamation, Yurok Tribe, Karuk Tribe, Klamath Tribes, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and Aquatic Ecosciences.
Offered: OWEB expects to open the next solicitation for grant applications in early 2026.
Opens: TBA - Closes: TBA
Tribes, watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, not-for-profit institutions, schools, Oregon institutions of higher education, independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education, or political subdivisions of Oregon that are not a state agency. A state agency or federal agency may partner with one of the eligible entities.
Ineligiblie Applicants: Any member or organization represented on the Steering Committee, individual persons, and forprofit organizations. An important exception is that Tribes are members of the Steering Committee and are eligible applicants. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact OWEB for clarification.
Project Location:
- Must be within the Klamath Basin in Oregon.
- Projects located upstream of Upper Klamath Lake will be prioritized to yield the greatest proportional nutrient reductions. However, projects in the Klamath Basin area downstream of Upper Klamath Lake will be considered, particularly if demonstrable water quality improvements to the Klamath River could result.
Project Type:
- Engineering and/or design projects under a Technical Assistance offering.
- Implementing projects under a Restoration offering.
- Must demonstrate how the project reduces nutrient inputs in the Klamath Basin to provide water quality improvements in the mainstem Klamath River. Categories include:
- Natural Wetlands Restoration
- Diffuse Source Treatment Wetlands
- Riparian Fencing & Grazing Management
- On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency & Water Management
Total Remaining Available: $4.9 million
Max Request: None
Required Match: 5% Technical Assistance & Restoration (25% is encouraged for Restoration)
The guidance documents and resources listed below help grant applicants understand the requirements and processes for the Klamath Water Quality Improvements Grant Program.
OWEB strongly encourages applicants to read the documents below before they develop a project pre-proposal.
Guidance
Templates
Forms
- Pre-proposal: In the first step, OWEB will accept project pre-proposals. The pre-proposals will be limited to 2 narrative pages and required attachments that will be submitted via email to the OWEB project manager. The Steering Committee will review the pre-proposals.
- Full Proposal & Apply Online: Based on the Steering Committee’s recommendations, OWEB will initiate the second step in the process by inviting applicants to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will be submitted through the Online Application.
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Obtain a login (username and password).
If your organization already has an OGMS login, skip to step 2. An OGMS login is required to access the online grant application. Only one login per organization is allowed. If no login exists for an organization, please email
Leilani Sullivan to request one. Include the following in your email:
- Organization name and address
- Grantee Contact Information: name, title, email address, and phone number for the person who will receive all communication from OWEB and sign any grant agreements.
- Payee Contact Information: name, email address, and phone number for the person who keeps records and submits payment requests and documentation.
- FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number). OWEB may enter into agreements only with legally established entities. OWEB will review potential applicants prior to creating an OGMS login.
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Per federal guidance, all OWEB grantees must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) before receiving a grant agreement. Entities will received a non-proprietary identifier (called the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).) This identifier is assigned by SAM (sam.gov is a free service) and entities must update their registration annually.
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Log in to the Online Application.
Select the "Restoration Application" for restoration projects or the "Technical Assistance Application" for technical assistance projects. Guidance to help you fill out the application is always available in the top navigation bar of the online application and in the "i" buttons.
Contact
Please direct questions or comments to
Greg Ciannella, 971-345-7015.
Administrative Rules
Oregon's Administrative Rules Secretary of State website.