Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program
The Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program from Indiana Department of Natural Resources supports science-based forestry and habitat restoration practices to improve Indiana’s environmental quality.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Cost-share assistance for eligible conservation practices; award size varies by project and practice.
Summary: Supports Indiana landowners and agricultural producers in implementing best management practices to restore forests, enhance habitat, and improve environmental quality.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program, administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners and agricultural producers in Indiana. The program aims to encourage the adoption of forestry and habitat-related best management practices (BMPs) that enhance environmental quality, restore forests, develop wildlife habitat, and protect sensitive lands, including wetlands and bottomland forests. Cost-share support is available for a range of conservation initiatives, including forest restoration, wetland enhancement, and related projects that contribute to soil, water, and air resource improvement.
