Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

Due: Jan 12, 2024

$600,000

DescriptionThe 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 protec...

Award Ceiling$600,000

Eligible Applicants- City or township governments- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)- Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligible Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes.

Funding TypeGrantCategories of Funding Activity- Natural ResourcesOpportunity TypeTo provide financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits.

Grantor Contact InformationNational CFP email inboxGrantor Emailsm.fs.cfp@usda.govOther Grantor InformaitonMargaret Haines, National Program Manager 202-384-7192

Additional informationCommunity Forest Program websiteSupporting Linkhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/community-forest/program

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

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