Eastern Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy Cost Share Program
This grant reimburses private Maine forest landowners for aerial insecticide treatments to control eastern spruce budworm, supporting science-based early intervention to protect spruce and fir forests.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to 90% reimbursement of approved aerial treatment costs; total annual pool up to $11.18M; typical award based on acreage and cost/acre.
Summary: Supports private forest landowners in Maine with cost-sharing for early intervention aerial treatments against eastern spruce budworm outbreaks.
Key Information: Forecasted program—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
This program provides financial support to private timberland management entities in Maine for early intervention strategies targeting eastern spruce budworm outbreaks. The initiative reimburses eligible applicants for up to 90% of the costs associated with approved aerial insecticide treatments, aiming to protect Maine’s spruce/fir forests and prevent widespread damage. The program is modeled after successful efforts in New Brunswick and leverages federal funds to support landscape-scale monitoring, management, and control of the spruce budworm threat.
