Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program

The Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN) has just launched Round Two of the Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program, to support Oregon’s small farms to be more resilient to climate disasters. In 2024, Round One of this Grant Program awarded $1.6 million to 114 small farms and ranches across Oregon. In Round Two, $900,000 is available for grants to farmer and rancher applicants who were not awarded in Round One or who have not previously applied.

Quick Facts:

• Applicants must operate a small farm or ranch business in Oregon 
  
• Funding from these grants is for on-farm disaster resilience projects and plans
  
• Grant applications will be accepted beginning on November 15, 2024
  
• The application period closes on January 17, 2025
  

Funding from these grants is for on-farm disaster resilience projects and plans.
Project categories include:

• Irrigation and Water Efficiency
  
• Shading and Cooling
  
• Soil Health Management
  
• Crop Management
  
• Ecosystem Management
  
• Equipment Purchase, Rental or Refurbishment
  
• On-Farm Planning, Monitoring, and Research
  

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