How are grant applications reviewed by OWEB?
All applications are checked by staff to determine if they are complete and if they comply with the rules for eligibility. They are then copied and distributed to the Board and the appropriate review team. For example: • Restoration and acquisition grant applications are sent to a regional review team. OWEB has divided the state into six regions – North Coast, Southwest, Willamette, Central, Mid Columbia and Eastern. • Education and outreach grant application are sent to the appropriate regional review team and the Oregon Plan Outreach Team. • Monitoring and assessment grant applications are sent to the appropriate regional review team and the Oregon Plan Monitoring Team. The review team members score applications individually and then meet to discuss the proposals and determine which projects to recommend for funding. The review team recommendations are reviewed by staff, who then recommend projects based on the availability of funds. The Board receives an overall recommendation for p
