Feasibility Study Grants

Feasibility Study Grants reimburse up to 50 percent of the costs of studies to evaluate the feasibility of developing water conservation, reuse, and storage projects. This competitive funding opportunity helps individuals and communities investigate whether a project is worth pursuing. Grants are offered on an annual basis, with applications due each fall.

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Eligibility

Feasibility Study Grants fund qualifying costs of studies that evaluate the feasibility of a proposed conservation, reuse, or storage project that appears to have merit but is lacking important details necessary to determine whether or not to proceed with implementation. Grants require a 50% cost match of the total cost of the feasibility study, up to $500,000. Any local government, Indian tribe, or person may apply for funding.

Announcements

The application deadline was November 3, 2021 for the 2021-2022 Feasibility Study Grant cycle. The Department received 7 complete applications seeking $814,02 in grant funding.

View the Feasibility Study Grant applications

Available Funding

The Department currently has approximately $774,000 in available funding for eligible Feasibility Study Grants.

Resources for Active Grants

Forms and guidance for active grantees

How to Apply

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on November 3, 2021.

Application and Guidance for Feasibility Study Grants

Send completed applications electronically to: WRD_DL_feasibilitystudygrants@oregon.gov

Mail completed applications to:

    Oregon Water Resources Department
    Attention: Grant Program Coordinator
    725 Summer Street NE, Suite A
    Salem, OR 97301

The Department strongly encourages prospective applicants to participate in a Pre-Application Conference prior to submitting an application for funding.

To discuss a project with the Department or to schedule pre-application conferences please contact the Grant Program Coordinator.

Funded Feasibility Studies

The Department has been funding Feasibility Study Grants since 2009. It has awarded more than $5.7 million in grants.

For more information contact:
Becky Williams 503-509-7938

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