SALEM, Ore. — Funding could go toward expanding on to a current project that is already being done or doing something new. The funding will allow up to $20,000 that could go toward equipment, $20,000 total per applicant is allowed. Equipment must be connected to the purposed project.
- There will be one-grant cycle with this funding.Â
- Grant cycle for approved grants will be April 2022 thru June 30, 2023
Check out the new ODA Noxious Weed grant and guidance.
ODA Priority Noxious Weed Grant Application
Landowner, volunteer and equipment rates
Remember to count landowner and volunteer time at $28.54 houly rate-  in-kind on the Match Form and under Contracted Services on the budget.
You can also claim landowner or grantee equipment use – list in Other expense on the budget or match form. Below are rates that can be charged to grant.
Equipment |
Per day/ hour expense |
ATV |
$100 per day/ $10 hour for up to 8-hour day* |
RTV, UTV |
$110 per day/ $10 hour for up to 8-hour day day* |
Spray equipment (all types except ATV, RTV, UTV – such as truck mounted spray unit) |
$25 per hour |
Other expenses |
Per day/hour/mile expense |
Overnight lodging (based on federal rates) |
$96 per day |
Meal per diem (based on federal rates) |
$59 per day |
Mileage (based on federal rates) |
$.585 per mile |
Application submission requirements
- Application must be uploaded to the FTP server by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2022.
- Submit a pdf of application and all mandatory attachments through the FTP server upload:Â https://oda.direct/WeedGrant
- Mandatory attachments must be included with your application or it will automatically be rejected. These items include: budget, match form, photo points and map.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting your application package, please contact Tristen Berg.
Contact
Tristen Berg, ODA Noxious Weed Grant Coordinator
Oregon Department of Agriculture
tristen.berg@oda.oregon.gov
541-604-6580
— ODA