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

Water quality

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

Grant eligibility

A grant applicant must be a tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, not-for-profit institution, school, community college, Oregon State institution of higher education, independent not-for- profit institution of higher education, or political subdivision of this state that is not a state agency. A state or federal agency may apply for funding only as a co-applicant with an eligible entity. An applicant must also have a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN).

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.
• Projects should include control, and may include survey, monitoring, prevention, restoration, and outreach.

Grant cycle calendar

Grant Application documents

• OWEB Online Application: Use the online OWEB Grant Application system to apply for both the ODA Noxious Weed Grant and the County Noxious Weed Grant.
• ODA Weed Online Applicaiton Guidance: This guidance provides information on completing the online application.
• OWEB Go Big Guidance on Budgeting Grants: This guidance provides the budget guidelines and categories for ODA Noxious Weed and County Noxious Weed Grants.
• Oregon State Weed Board Grant—match signature form: OSWB grant match signature form is used at time of Agreement to show secured match.

Interim reporting information

• OSWBInterimReportForm.docx: Use this form for interim progress reporting to the OSWB Grant Program.
• Expense tracking: Use this form to report all expenses to the OSWB Grant Program. Must be submitted with receipts of $250 or more.
• Submit Second Funds Request for the next 25% of grant award using OGMS Dashboard Payment Request https://www.oregon.gov/OWEB
  • manage your grant and
  • choose payments & budget

Project completion reporting information

• Complete the required Project Completion Reporting (PCR) on the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Grant Management System (OGMS) website.
  • User name and password is required for each user.
• Use the OSWB expense tracking form to report all expenses to show completion of your project.
  • Submit Final Funds Request for the last 25% of grant expensesusing OGMS Dashboard Payment Request https://www.oregon.gov/OWEB
    • manage your grant and
    • choose payments & budget

• Oregon Noxious Weed Policy and Classification
  '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.
• 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.
• 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