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The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

Type
Funding
Organization
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
Description

Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: January 12, 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs. Public access is required for all projects. To apply, interested local government and nonprofit applicants must submit applications to the State Forester where the property is located. Tribal applicants must submit applications to equivalent Tribal government officials. All applications must be received by State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 12th, 2024. https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/community-forest-prog-fy24-…

Funding Amount
Individual grant applications may not exceed $600,000, which does not include technical assistance requests.
Matching Funds
Yes, all applicants must demonstrate a 50 percent match of the total project cost.
Geography
Eligibility
A local governmental entity federally recognized Indian Tribe (including Alaska Native Corporations), or a qualified nonprofit organization that is qualified to acquire and manage land. Individuals are not eligible to receive funds through this program.
Contact Information
For detailed information on how to apply, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/community-forest-prog-fy24-rfa.pdf.