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Information and examples of eligible grant projects can be found on the General Information about OWEB Grants page. Application deadlines and additional information abuot applying for an OWEB grant can be found on the Application Materials & Information page.
Who can submit an application to OWEB?
Any individual, organization, local government, or institute of higher education may apply for an OWEB grant. State or federal agencies must be a co-applicant with another eligible applicant (watershed council, etc.).
How are grant applications reviewed by OWEB?
All applications are checked by staff to determine if they are complete and if they comply with the rules for eligibility. They are then copied and distributed to the Board and the appropriate review team. For example:
- Restoration and acquisition grant applications are sent to a regional review team. OWEB has divided the state into five regions - North Coast, Southwest, Willamette, Central, and Eastern.
- Education and outreach grant application are sent to the appropriate regional review team and the Oregon Plan Outreach Team.
- Monitoring and assessment grant applications are sent to the appropriate regional review team and the Oregon Plan Monitoring Team.
The review team members score applications individually and then meet to discuss the proposals and determine which projects to recommend for funding. The review team recommendations are reviewed by staff, who then recommend projects based on the availability of funds. The Board receives an overall recommendation for program funding, together with a summary of each project with review team evaluation comments.
Who is on the regional review teams?
The five regional application review teams are staffed by state and federal agency natural resources personnel who work in that region. Each review team has between 10 and 15 members with different expertise and resource knowledge.
Who makes the final decision on grant applications?
The Board acts upon the technical recommendations of the review teams, which are compiled by staff and presented at a public board meeting.
How does OWEB track a project and its accomplishments?
After the applicant enters into a grant agreement, funds are disbursed based upon the approval of project invoices over the term of the project. At the end of the project, a completion report is required for the final disbursement of funds.
The Watershed Restoration Project Database (see Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory ) is being used to document progress in addressing basin restoration needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of different restoration strategies around the state. The database is an important part of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds monitoring program, along with statistically structured smolt, spawner and habitat monitoring.
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