Community Conservation and Education Grant
Local projects. Community learning. Up to $10,000 in funding.
Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District’s Community Conservation and Education (CCE) Grant supports projects that connect people with the knowledge and skills to care for Jackson County’s natural resources.
Grants help community organizations deliver conservation projects with a strong educational emphasis—from hands-on learning about soil and water to forest health, farming, and habitat restoration.
Who Can Apply?
Nonprofit organizations, government organizations, Tribes, and educational institutions serving Jackson County are eligible to apply.
Project Eligibility
Eligible projects must meet both of the following requirements:
- Support JSWCD's Natural Resource Priorities: Projects must benefit one or more of the following areas in Jackson County: soil health, water conservation, water quality, ecosystem function, forest health, or riparian health.
- Include a Strong Educational Component: Projects must provide meaningful education or outreach opportunities. Education may focus on the project itself, its environmental benefits, or JSWCD's natural resource priorities.
Applicants should not have an existing JSWCD CCE grant open.
Funding and Project Requirements
- Up to $10,000 per project.
- No matching funds required.
- Priority is given to projects with demonstrated support and engagement from multiple partners and funders.
- Funds are typically paid in a single disbursement after the project is completed.
- Projects must be completed within two years of receiving the award.
When to Apply
Applications open Monday, October 19, 2026, and close Friday, November 20, 2026, with funding beginning in January 2027.
Have a Project in Mind?
Contact JSWCD to learn more or join our interest list for updates about the next application period.
2025-26 CCE Grant Award Recipients!
| Organization | Funded project |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Talent School District 4 | Climate Resilient Nursery Program |
| Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council | Applegate Outdoor Summer Camp |
| Bee Regenerative | Bee Friendly Vineyards |
| Rogue Valley Farm to School | Harvest Meal Field Trip |
| Rooted in Hope | Applegate Valley Legacy Oak Project |
| Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative | Willow-Wind Learning Center Student-Led Wildfire Resilience and Riparian Health Demonstration Site |
| Oregon Agricultural Trust | Business Plans and Basic Farm Financials Workshop |
| Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council | Wildland Firefighting Workforce Development and Training |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | Community Centered Conservation at Clayton Creek Learning Farm |
| Rogue Valley Council of Governments | Return of the Salmon Family Field Day 2026 |
| Prospect Provisions | Dryland Food Production Soil Health and Windbreak Conservation Systems Research Project |
| The Understory Initiative | Guide to Klamath-Siskiyou Native Seed Propagation and Application |
2024-25 CCE Grant Award Recipients!
| Organization | Funded project |
|---|---|
| Ashland Community Composting | School Food Scraps to Healthy Soils |
| Cultivate OR | Occultation Tarping for Farms, Fields, and Streams |
| Pacific Forest Trust | Mt. A Forest Youth Environmental Science Program |
| Rogue Farm Corps | Empowering Aspiring Farmers through Regenerative Education |
| Wards Creek Restoration Initiative | Rogue River Riparian Ordinance and Demonstration Site |