Organization:
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
Category:
forest conservation, community, sustainable forestry, management, education, stewardship, recreation, collaboration
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.
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:
See link for region-specific contacts.
For questions regarding the grant application or administrative regulations, contact Scott Stewart, Program Coordinator, 202-465-5038, scott.stewart@usda.gov and Nausheen Iqbal, 202-594-7554, nausheen.iqbal@usda.gov. Additional information about the Community Forest and Open Space Program may be obtained at https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/community-forest.