Or. Admin. Code § 635-098-0090

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 635-098-0090 - Conservation and Recreation Fund Urgent Grants

The Department may offer an Urgent Grant funding opportunity for critical need projects that are time-sensitive and high-priority projects that need funding outside of the Regular Grant funding opportunity. All Urgent Grant funding project requests shall submit applications pursuant to the criteria below:

(1) All proposed projects for Urgent Grant funding may be required to:

(a) Provide a one-page pre-application to ODFW staff and a full application upon request,

(b) Attend a pre-application conference with ODFW staff,

(c) Present to the Advisory Committee on the proposed project prior to an award,

(d) Perform project monitoring,

(e) Have secured all project permitting or provide proof of submission, and

(f) Be ready to implement upon award.

(2) Urgent Grants may be required to provide project match.

(3) Urgent Grants may be considered on a rolling basis, year-round, to eligible applicants.

(4) The timing of consideration of Urgent Grant funding requests shall be at the discretion of the Advisory Committee, considering available funds and other business.

(5) The Advisory Committee shall review all Urgent Grant funding applications against the eligibility requirements, application requirements, and any other requirements deemed appropriate by the Department in collaboration with the Advisory Committee.

(6) The Advisory Committee may request that an applicant amend a project application's scope of work and budget to meet program priorities, and Department staff may assist with such amendments.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-098-0090

DFW 122-2023, adopt filed 12/28/2023, effective 12/28/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.252 & 496.254

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 496.146