State of Delaware Forestry Cost Share Program
The State of Delaware Forestry Cost Share Program funds science-based forest management and conservation practices for private landowners, led by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; subject to availability of funds)
Funding Amounts: Limited cost-share; typical award covers partial costs of eligible forestry practices (exact rates/maximums not published; funding is contingent on annual appropriations)
Summary: Supports private landowners in Delaware to implement forest conservation and management practices such as tree planting and timber stand improvement.
Key Information: Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Description
The State of Delaware Forestry Cost Share Program, administered by the Delaware Forest Service (Delaware Department of Agriculture) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides financial assistance to private landowners for forest conservation and management activities. The program aims to promote sound forest stewardship and sustainable land use through funding for practices such as tree planting and timber stand improvement. Assistance is available for a range of eligible forestry activities designed to enhance forest health, resilience, and long-term sustainability of private woodlands.
