Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund Grant

Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund Grant aims to support family forestland owners in Oregon by providing financial assistance for prevention and restoration projects related to bark beetle infestations. The program focuses on enhancing forest resilience, with a 50% cost-share available for qualified projects. Priority is given to areas at immediate risk of outbreaks. This initiative aligns with the Oregon Department of Forestry's mission to promote sustainable forest management and protect valuable natural resources.

Overview

The goal of the Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund is to assist family forestland owners in prevention and help restore areas affected by bark beetles. More than 44 percent of land in Oregon is privately owned. Financial incentive programs are available to encourage and assist landowners so they can manage their forest resources and meet their objectives. Typical forestry projects include protecting the landowner's resources/investment from fire or insect and disease infestation, and increasing monetary and environmental values of their forested property for the future. Oregon Department of Forestry's mission is to serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic​, and community sustainability.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Qualifications & specifications:  Projects may include the thinning of stands to reduce susceptibility to beetle attacks.Projects should be focused on prevention and increasing resiliency.50% cost-share (cost reimbursement) will be provided to all landowners with qualified projects.Project specifications and technical assistance are provided by a local ODF stewardship forester​.  Funds are subject to local availability in areas of Eastern and Central Oregon.

Ineligibility

Funds are available statewide but are subject to availability Projects must be completed within two yearsCosts of pruning as well as profitable salvage operations are not eligible