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(OWEB) Small Grant Program
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Clackamas River Basin Council & Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Water-focused program:
No
Lottery funds for projects that help restore watershed elements, such as rivers, creeks and wetlands.
Overview
Description:
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Small Grant Program provides up to $15,000 in Oregon Lottery funds for individual projects that help restore watershed elements such as creeks, rivers or wetlands Landowners looking for financial help for the following types of projects should consider applying for a grant tailored for these and similar projects:
- Prevent erosion along streams
- Create bioswales or native plant buffers along streambanks
- Increase irrigation efficiency
- Upgrade bridges or culverts that will improve fish access
Eligibility:
Priorities for project funding include actions that improve fish passage, instream conditions, streambank and wetland vegetation, and water quality and water quantity. In addition, projects that reduce impacts of roads and other impervious surfaces are priorities for funding consideration
Financial benefit:
Up to $15,000 in Oregon Lottery funds
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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