The Forest Landowner Cost Share Program funds Delaware landowners to apply research-backed forest management practices that enhance forest health and sustainability.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Cost-share assistance; specific award size varies by project and activity.
Summary: Supports Delaware private landowners with financial assistance for forest management activities such as reforestation, prescribed fire, and herbicide application.
Key Information: Applicants must complete Delaware's online W-9 (supplier registration) to receive funds.
The Forest Landowner Cost Share Program, administered by the Delaware Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides financial assistance to private landowners in Delaware. The program is designed to encourage and support the implementation of effective forest management practices, including reforestation, prescribed burning, herbicide application, and pre-commercial thinning. The aim is to enhance forest health, productivity, and sustainability on private lands.