Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $100,000 per fire area

Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $100,000 per fire area

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Summary

The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), offers $100,000 per fire area to support technical assistance following the 2024 wildfire season. With a total funding of up to $2 million, these grants aim to facilitate post-fire recovery assessments, cultural resource evaluations, and engage local landowners and partners. Eligible applicants include tribes, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions, ensuring that vital support reaches communities affected by wildfires.

Overview

Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program In October 2024, the OWEB Board approved up to $2 million in funding to support technical assistance grants in areas impacted during the 2024 wildfire season. These non-competitive grants are supported by state lottery dollars and support technical assistance and engagement activities including: post-fire recovery assessments, cultural resource assessments, and landowner and partner engagement. Amount $100,000 per fire area

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants include tribes, watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, not-for-profit organizations, schools, community colleges, state institutions of higher education, independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education, and political subdivisions of the state that are not state agencies. A state agency or federal agency is not eligible to apply but may partner with one of the other eligible entities.