# Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program (10.726)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-726-opal-creek-wilderness-economic-grant-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $15.0 million in 4 grants, about $3.8 million per award.

## Objectives

To provide funding to the State of Oregon to establish an economic development grant program to help rural communities in the North Santiam Canyon.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $13.0 million | 3 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Business Development Department | Oregon | $15.0 million |