Forest Resiliency Fund (FRF)
The Forest Resiliency Fund (FRF) from the Delaware Department of Agriculture funds science-based projects to improve forest health, including tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted while funds remain)
Funding Amounts: $1.5 million total program funding; individual cost-share awards vary; no fixed maximum per project.
Summary: Supports Delaware landowners with cost-share funding for forest resiliency projects, including tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire.
Key Information: Minimum project size: 3 acres; applicant cannot own more than 10,000 forested acres in Delaware.
Description
The Forest Resiliency Fund (FRF) is a cost-share grant program managed by the Delaware Forest Service under the Delaware Department of Agriculture. It aims to enhance forest health and resiliency throughout Delaware by supporting landowners in implementing projects such as tree planting (afforestation/reforestation), invasive species removal, and prescribed fire. The FRF is designed to combat forest loss, reduce wildfire risk, increase carbon sequestration, and restore wildlife habitats, fostering more sustainable and resilient forests across the state.
