Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project
Forecasted
The Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project funds AI-driven research to analyze how local diversity shapes wine profiles, supported by the Oregon Wine Board.
Funder: Oregon Wine Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Industry Organization Grant Program application deadline for projects such as the Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $10,000; recent funding for this project was $2,000 (single year).
Summary: Supports collaborative research and industry development projects that advance Oregon wine, such as AI-driven analysis of AVA wine diversity.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; FY2025–26 funding is fully allocated, next cycle anticipated February 2027.
Description
The Oregon Wine Board’s Industry Organization Grant Program funds projects that strengthen Oregon’s wine industry, with a focus on research, education, marketing, and industry development. The Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project is an example of a funded initiative, supporting a multi-year collaboration with the University of Dijon to analyze how neighborhood diversity in the Chehalem Mountains AVA shapes wine sensory profiles using AI. The program aims to foster innovation, inform industry practices, and provide actionable insights for local growers and wineries.
