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Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP)

FOREST SERVICE, AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Opportunity #: 10.689

Award Ceiling
$600K
Award Floor
N/A
Close Date
N/A
Total Funding
$600K
Cost Sharing Required
No
Grants.gov ID
usa-10.689

Description

The purpose of CFP is to achieve community benefits by establishing community forests through 50/50 financial assistance competitive grant awards to local governments, federally recognized tribes, and eligible nonprofit organizations. Grant funds are used by successful applicants to acquire and protect private forestlands. Community forest benefits are specified in the authorizing statute (16 U.S.C. 2103(d) & 2109(e)) and final rule (36 CFR Part 230), including: economic benefits from sustainable forest management and tourism; environmental benefits from natural resource conservation such as storm water management, clean air and water, and wildlife habitat; forest-based educational programs, model forest stewardship activities; and recreational opportunities. Public access to the community forests is required and intended to enhance public health and well-being. In addition, the program authorizes allocation of a limited amount of appropriated funds to State Foresters and equivalent Indian tribe officials for technical assistance to implement community forest projects.

Types of Assistance: PROJECT GRANTS (DISCRETIONARY)

Eligible Applicants

Project grants are awarded to local governments, Indian tribes, or nonprofit organizations (as defined in 16 U.S.C. 2103(d)) qualified to acquire land and with the authority to manage land.

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