FY26 Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program
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The FY26 Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program by Idaho Department of Lands funds science-based forest restoration to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecosystem health in Idaho’s rural forests.
Funder: Idaho Department of Lands
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Draft narrative & budget) | August 2027 (Final submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $240,000 per project; minimum request $25,000; 1:1 non-federal match required; project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative, science-based forest restoration projects in Idaho to reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat, and advance ecosystem health.
Key Information: Funding is reimbursement-only; projects must align with Idaho Forest Action Plan and occur on rural, non-federal lands.
Description
The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program, administered by the Idaho Department of Lands and funded by the USDA Forest Service, supports collaborative, science-driven restoration initiatives on Idaho’s priority forest landscapes. The program aims to reduce wildfire risk, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality and watershed function, combat invasive species and disease, and strengthen important forest ecosystems. Projects must align with the Idaho Forest Action Plan and demonstrate measurable, on-the-ground outcomes that benefit Idaho’s rural forests and communities. Emphasis is placed on cross-boundary collaboration, technical transfer, and benefits to disadvantaged populations.
