The Oconee County Conservation Bank Board (OCCB) was established to protect Oconee County lands with significant natural, cultural, and/or historic resources in the County that meet specific criteria by providing a financial incentive to willing landowners to convey either a conservation easement or fee simple title, where such transaction also includes a conservation easement, to eligible recipients. The Conservation Bank program will simultaneously protect valuable natural resources and private property rights.

If you would like to apply for a grant from the OCCB, please complete and file the Application for Funding. All applicants are encouraged to review the OCCB's authorizing ordinance, Policies 001 and 003, and the Grant Agreement prior to filing an application. Failure to comply with the ordinance and the policies can result in a delay or denial of an application. The deadlines for submitting applications are April 1st, August 1st, and November 1st. Applications may be submitted to the OCCB by email to councilclerkinfo@oconeesc.com or by drop off at the Clerk to Council's office: