Irrigation Modernization Funding - Cycle 1 & Cycle 2 Grant

Irrigation Modernization Funding - Cycle 1 & Cycle 2 Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oregon Water Resources Department
Last Updated: December 08, 2025

Summary

The Irrigation Modernization Funding program, administered by the Oregon Water Resources Department, aims to enhance water use efficiency in irrigation systems across agricultural lands. This initiative supports diverse projects that yield economic, environmental, and cultural benefits while requiring federal matching funds linked to recognized watershed plans. Local governments, tribes, and individuals are encouraged to apply, provided they meet eligibility criteria, including the submission of a Water Management and Conservation Plan if needed.

Overview

Irrigation Modernization Funding This program provides grants for projects that improve water use efficiency of irrigation systems on currently irrigated agricultural lands. This funding opportunity will invest in projects that meet water supply needs and result in public economic, environmental, and social/cultural public benefits. Projects must provide benefits in each of these three categories to be eligible for funding. The project must have federal match associated with Natural Resources Conservation Service authorized watershed plans, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grants or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants that are eligible to be on the Department of Environmental Quality’s Intended Use Plan.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any local government, Indian tribe, or person may apply for funding.If an applicant or co-applicant is required to have a Water Management and Conservation Plan (WMCP), the plan must be submitted to the Water Resources Department and receive approval prior to the application due date.Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:piping irrigation canals, ditches, or laterals; lining irrigation canals, ditches, or laterals; installing sprinkler or micro irrigation systems; upgrading existing infrastructure, such as flumes or pipes; installing or upgrading pump stations, including variable speed pumps; installing measuring devices or soil moisture monitoring; installing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; purchasing irrigation scheduling software; and upgrading turnouts.