2026 Producer Grants
In partnership with the Lane Community Health Council and FOOD for Lane County, and through the Grow Lane County project, the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District (UWSWCD) is pleased to offer grants that support on-farm conservation practices and improvements while building a stronger network of local food resources for Lane County. This grant opportunity is available to producers located in Lane County, who grow or raise food primarily for local markets. Priority will be given to historically underserved producers, including beginning, socially disadvantaged, or veteran farmers or ranchers.
Funding opportunity Goals
Promote practices that increase soil health and water quality on farms and ranches;
Help producers improve the efficiency and productivity of their operations; and
Increase the diversity and volume of locally grown and harvested food products in Lane County, and make those products available to residents experiencing food insecurity or hunger.
Applicants can request between $2,500 and $10,000. A 25% match requirement (either cash or in-kind) must be focused on providing local food to Lane County residents or organizational partners who feed residents experiencing food insecurity or hunger.
Eligibility Criteria
Located in Lane County
Grow or raise food products primarily for Lane County markets
Operate farm or ranch business as a primary or significant source of household income
Currently participating in anti-hunger/food security programs, or have a specific plan to do so during the course of the grant period.
Priorities
Successful projects will include the following elements:
Agricultural practices established, sustained or expanded will provide environmental benefits to soil, water and/or habitat.
Improve the efficiency and productivity of the operation.
Increase the availability of and access to healthy, locally grown and culturally preferred food items to Lane County residents experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
Application and Informational Materials
January 15th 2026 Information session for applicants. Register at https://forms.gle/7QDE2CTDxYhuusbE7
2025 Grant Timeline
December 17, 2025 – Application Open
January 15, 2026 – Information Session (see link above)
January 29, 2026 – Applications Closes
February / early March – Funding Announced
Contact Information
UWSWCD Community Engagement Specialist Kelly Hardin, kellyh@uwswcd.org
