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Eligible: Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes

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$0 - $600,000

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

From U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $600,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $600,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes

    • Sector

      Environmental Justice, Forestry & Land Management

    • Activity

      Financial Assistance, Project Finance

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      usda.gov

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Full fee title acquisition is required. Conservation easements are not eligible. Community Forests can be owned by local governments, tribal governments, and qualified nonprofit entities. The program pays up to 50% of the project costs and requires a 50% non-federal match. Public access is required for Community Forest Program projects. Lands acquired through the program are actively managed in accordance with a community forest plan to provide community benefits.

    • Disbursement Method

      Reimbursement

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Oct 23, 2024

    • Application Close Date

      Jan 13, 2025

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