Oregon Small Forestland Grant Program

Competitive state grants for projects that reduce high-severity wildfire risk by treating hazardous fuels on small forestland owners' properties. Most projects are led by a sponsor such as a watershed council, land trust, SWCD or nonprofit working across several properties. The program also has a Firewise USA community support track. The next application period is expected in July/August 2027.

• Benefits small forestland owners: individual, group or federally recognized tribe owning up to 160 acres west of the Cascade crest or up to 640 acres east of it

• Project reduces high-severity wildfire risk by treating hazardous fuels; at least 75% of costs fund fuel treatment; other expenses not over 25%

• Project does not generate net revenue

Grant funds are taxable income unless exempt; work must be completed and final invoices received by June 20, 2027 for the 2025-27 round.

Published amounts: Requested funding is more than $10,000 and up to $300,000; 25% leverage is strongly suggested; at least 75% of project costs fund fuel reduction treatment on small forestland owner properties.

Online application (Survey123) during the open RFP window; see the Request for proposals and online application instructions on the program page.

Deadline text on the page: New application period for Small Forestland Grant should return July/August 2027. 2025-27 RFP: Application Submissions are due on the online website below by 5 pm PST on November 24, 2025.