Working Land Technical Assistance Grant applications will be evaluated on:

1. (1) The extent to which the proposed project will improve upon the ability of the entity or its partners to enter into Conservation Management Plans or acquire Working Land Conservation Covenants or Easements.

2. (2) The extent to which the outcomes of the Technical Assistance project would lead to activities that:

   1. (a) Protect, maintain, or enhance farming or ranching on Working Land;
   2. (b) Protect, maintain, or enhance significant fish or wildlife habitat, water quality, or other natural resource values;
   3. (c) Protect, maintain, or enhance significant agricultural outcomes, benefits, or other investment gains; and
   4. (d) Maximize the benefit to the state based on the ability to leverage grant moneys.
3. (3) The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a plan to engage one or more underserved populations, including Young or Beginning Farmers or Ranchers, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers or Ranchers, Veteran Farmers or Ranchers, or Limited Resource Farmers or Ranchers.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 541.984, ORS 541.988 & ORS 541.989

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 541.977-541.989

History

OAHP 1-2025, amend filed 01/31/2025, effective 01/31/2025
OAHP 1-2019, adopt filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019