Oregon State Weed Board Grant Program

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) work together to administer the ODA Noxious Weed Grant Program Lottery funded grant program. The implementation of a comprehensive watershed approach to integrated control of noxious weeds is the most effective strategy to minimize impacts and protect natural resources in Oregon from invasive noxious weeds. It is a priority of the Oregon State Weed Board (OSWB) to fund projects that restore and enhance:

• Fish and wildlife habitat

• Watershed functions

• Native salmonid populations​

Projects for on-the-ground weed control of Oregon state listed noxious weeds that protect water quality and overall watershed health are encouraged.

Any person, tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, community college, state institution ​​of higher education, independent not-for-profit institution of higher education, or politic​al subdivision of this state that is not a state agency may submit a request for funding. A state agency or federal agency may apply for funding only as a co-applicant with one of the other eligible entities.

Project Requirements:

• Must be for the management of state listed noxious weeds.

• Must demonstrate sound principles of integrated weed management to both protect and enhance watershed health.

• Demonstrate specific site management objectives.

• Have on-the-ground control as a focus and a majority of OSWB funds should be used toward the control elements of the project.

For past grants, see the Oregon State Weed Board grant award list for 2019​.

• Must be for the management of state listed noxious weeds.

• Must demonstrate sound principles of integrated weed management to both protect and enhance watershed health.

• Demonstrate specific site management objectives.

• Have on-the-ground control as a focus and a majority of OSWB funds should be used toward the control elements of the project.

Oregon Noxious Weed Policy and Classification (2019):

'A', 'B,' and 'T,' listed weeds for the state of Oregon. The State Noxious Weed List is used to prioritize activities at the state level and provide direction in the development of county weed lists that guide local control programs. This list is part of a Noxious Weed Policy and Classification System and is jointly maintained by the Oregon State Weed Board and the Noxious Weed Control Program.

• Oregon Noxious Weed Policy and Classification

OSWB Expense Tracking Form:

Use this form to report all expenses to date to the OSWB Grant Program. Must be submitted with receipts of $250 or more and your second request for funds.

• Expense tracking form

OSWB Grant Program policies:

• Grant program policies

OSWB Notice of Grant Award Conditions:

• Notice of grant award conditions

OSWB Project Completion Reporting:

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Cyrus Curry, 503-986-5371, cyrus.curry@state.or.us

• OWEB Online Grant Management System

OWEB Online Grant Management System (OGMS): Request Password

• Contact information to request a password for Online Grant Management System: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Leilani Sullivan, 503-986-0183