Private Forest Accord Grant Program opens Fall 2026 funding opportunity

SALEM, Ore. – The Private Forest Accord (PFA) Grant Program opened its Fall 2026 solicitation period today making millions of dollars available for projects that support conservation priorities and goals established under the Private Forest Accord across Oregon.

Finalized 2026 grant guidelines are available at PFAGrants.com. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Jan. 8, 2027.

The PFA Grant Program funds projects that provide meaningful conservation uplift to PFA Habitat Conservation Plan Covered Species throughout Oregon. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review program requirements and prepare project proposals ahead of the application deadline.

Additional information currently available at PFAGrants.com includes eligibility criteria, program priorities, previously funded projects, a Story Map highlighting completed and ongoing PFA projects, and the 2026 grant guidelines.

Prospective applicants seeking assistance with project development or proposal planning are encouraged to contact their local PFA Stream Biologist. Planning meetings are available before the application period opens to help applicants develop competitive proposals that align with program objectives.

Program administrators anticipate another strong year of innovative conservation projects that will benefit Oregon's forested watersheds and aquatic resources.