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Community Partners deadline is May 4, 2026; Tribal Applicants deadline is July 13, 2026. Using the final/Tribal deadline as the stored record is for Tribal Applicants. Funding decisions in October 2026.
Collaborative Capacity Program Standard Grants for Tribal Applicants is a grant from the National Forest Foundation that funds federally recognized Tribal governments and organizations engaged in collaborative stewardship of National Forest System lands. Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 and support shared decision-making, wildfire resilience, recreation, land and watershed restoration, and rural economies.
A 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required. The deadline for tribal applicants in the 2026 cycle is July 13, 2026, with funding decisions announced in October 2026. Funded activities run for up to 12 months beginning October 2026.
On-the-ground project implementation and political advocacy are not eligible uses of funds.
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Collaborative Capacity Program Grants - National Forest Foundation Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities Competitive Grant Programs Collaborative Capacity Program (CCP) financial awards invest in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land & watershed restoration, and rural economies.
This year’s program funds projects that prioritize shared decision-making and bring together multiple perspectives to co-create solutions for forest stewardship or increase Tribal co-stewardship of our National Forests and Grasslands.
February 2026: Application period opens for 2026 projects March 26, 2026: Informational Webinar and Q&A for all applicants May 4, 2026: Deadline for Community Partner Applicants June 16, 2026: Q&A for Tribal Applicants July 13, 2026: Deadline for Tribal Applicants October 2026: Funding decisions announced 2026 CCP Program Overview Award Amount: $20,000 – $50,000 Geography: Proposals will be accepted from throughout the United States where there is a clear benefit to National Forest System lands.
Funding Source: Federal funds via the U.S. Forest Service. Eligible Applicants: Federally recognized Tribal governments and federally recognized Tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations; local government entities; colleges and universities. If your organization or collaborative group does not meet this eligibility requirement, it may utilize an eligible fiscal sponsor.
Matching Requirements: 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required. Number of Awards: 10-15 awards. Performance Period: Activities funded in this round will begin in October 2026 and may run for 12 months.
Eligible Use of Funds: Funding must support collaboration or collaboration-based activities that aim to benefit National Forest System lands through co-creating solutions for future management decisions. Ineligible Use of Funds: CCP may not support on-the-ground project implementation, advocacy, litigation, or political organizing. Request for Proposals Click below for full program requirements and instructions for how to apply.
Webinar and Q&A | March 26 The NFF held an informational webinar and Q&A about the Collaborative Capacity Program on March 26. Click below to view the recording. Tribal Applicants Q&A | June 16 Additionally, the NFF will hold a Q&A session specifically for Tribal Applicants on June 16 at 1:00 PM MDT .
A written summary of questions and answers will be posted to this page. Click below to register. Register for Tribal Applicants Q&A If you have reviewed the RFP and still have questions about program eligibility, feel free to contact the NFF.
Requesting feedback from NFF staff about eligibility is encouraged to ensure you are submitting a proposal that will not be disqualified. Be sure to reach out well in advance of the deadline to ensure there is time to answer your questions.
Additional resources include: Frequently Asked Questions Guidance on NFF Budget Forms The NFF convened an Advisory Committee with a broad range of perspectives and experience, including collaborative conservation, rural capacity building, Tribal and Indigenous stewardship and co-stewardship, and outdoor recreation, for several months to influence the design of the CCP.
We appreciate their expertise and guidance in developing this program. Contact If you have questions about the NFF's Collaborative Capacity Program that are not answered on this webpage or in the CCP Request for Proposals, please use the form below to connect with Rebecca Brickner, Conservation Awards Coordinator.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Federally recognized Tribal governments and federally recognized Tribal organizations involved in collaborative activities that benefit National Forest System lands. 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $20,000 – $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
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Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.