Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program (10.726)
Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program (Assistance Listing 10.726) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $15.0 million in 4 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.8 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.8 million. Half of the 4 awards fell between $1.8 million and $4.8 million, and they ranged from $1.0 million to $8.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$15.0 million
- Grant awards4
- Typical award$2.8 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,395 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1395th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide funding to the State of Oregon to establish an economic development grant program to help rural communities in the North Santiam Canyon.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Limited to the State of Oregon.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Assistance shall be used by the State of Oregon to make grants or loans for economic development projects that further the purposes of the Act and benefit the local communities in the vicinity of the Opal Creek area. Timber cutting and/or selling of trees is prohibited unless there is a need for public safety such as to control the continued spread of a forest fire.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
A single award to the State of Oregon.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: The Detroit Downtown Visioning and Zoning Code Update (~$115,000) and the Gates Business District Development Plan (~$120,000) were completed to advance community-driven planning and sustainable development. In Detroit, project activities included facilitating community workshops, engaging urban planning experts, and producing a comprehensive visioning and zoning code update to guide the future of the downtown area. In Gates, the initiative involved a detailed assessment of the business district and extensive engagement with local business owners, residents, and community leaders. Both projects prioritized community self-determination, ensuring that planning outcomes and economic revitalization strategies reflect local aspirations and support long-term vibrancy and growth.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program (10.726) awarded $15.0 million across 4 grant awards, an average of $3.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Business Development Department | Oregon | 4 | $15.0 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 4 | $15.0 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $15.0 million |