Opal Creek Wilderness Economic Grant Program
To provide funding to the State of Oregon to establish an economic development grant program to help rural communities in the North Santiam Canyon as authorized in the Opal Creek Wilderness Act (16 U.S. Code 545b).
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.726 Federal Agency/Office
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable. Authorization
16 U.S.C. 545bOpal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Limited to the State of Oregon Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable. Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Award Procedure
Award proposal will be reviewed for completeness and the award will be processed through standard Forest Service procedure. Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days. Appeals
Not applicable. Renewals
From 30 to 60 days. How are proposals selected?
Not applicable. How may assistance be used?
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. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance reports are required for this award. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
Not applicable. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
This is a new program established in 2022. It is unknown at this time if additional funding will be provided in future years. Grant award will be for up to 5 years Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified. Headquarters Office
Karl R. Dalla Rosa1220 SW Third Ave
Portland, OR 97204 US
karl.dallarosa@usda.gov
Phone: 971-804-3626
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1105-0-1-302 Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$2,000,000.00; FY 23 est $13,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21 - Range and Average of Financial Assistance
A single award to the State of Oregon Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
