Levee Project Fund Grant Program
Levee Project Fund Grant Program supports municipalities, levee owners, and other entities with planning, construction, inspections, and repairs to develop and maintain Oregon’s flood-control infrastructure.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: Rolling (year-round, subject to funding availability)
Funding Amounts: Grants with required matching funds of 3%–20%, based on protected population and award request
Summary: Supports planning, development, construction, inspections, certification, accreditation, and repairs for levees and flood-control infrastructure across Oregon.
Key Information: Applicants must provide matching funds based on the population the levee is designed to protect.
Description
Business Oregon administers the Levee Project Fund Grant Program to provide financial assistance for levee projects across Oregon. Funded through the Levee Project Grant Fund under ORS 285B.421, the program supports planning, development, and other projects directly related to and necessary for levees, flood control embankments, or flood control facilities.
Eligible work includes construction, capital improvements, required inspections, levee certification, accreditation, and repairs. The program covers both new flood-control infrastructure and work on existing levees and facilities. Its scope extends beyond physical construction to the planning and technical work necessary for these activities.
