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Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) is sponsored by USDA Forest Service. This federal program provides financial assistance to secure fee simple acquisition of private forest land—specifically including portions of the Lake Superior Basin in Wisconsin.
Eligible properties must be at least five acres, threatened by conversion to non-forest uses, and provide public benefits such as environmental education, economic value, and increased resilience for native aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
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How the Community Forest Program Works | US Forest Service How the Community Forest Program Works The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products.
Community forests expand recreation opportunities. Photo by Janet Valle. 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. Community forests provide educational opportunities.
Photo by Margee Haines. FY25 Request for Applications available on Grants. gov (Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2025-CFP) Community Forest Program Road Map (DOCX, 13.
4 MB) Map Recommendations and Examples (PDF, 8 MB) State Foresters Contact Information Funding and Accomplishments FY23 Funded Projects (PDF, 143 KB) FY22 Funded Projects (PDF, 52. 7 KB) FY21 Funded Projects (PDF, 167 KB) FY20 Funded Projects (PDF, 186 KB) Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (.
pdf, 551KB) Program Guidelines and Performance Forest Service Budget and Performance Community Forest Program Accomplishment Map Community Forest Program Progress as of April 20, 2023 Email questions or comments to SM. FS. CFP@usda.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, local government entities, and federally recognized Indian Tribes qualified to acquire and manage land. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 50% of project costs (requires 50% non-federal match), up to $1,000,000 for specific opportunities. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) are due December 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) is funded by USDA Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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The USDA Forest Service reopened Landscape Scale Restoration on October 28, 2026 with one national non-federal NOFO (USDA-FS-2026-LSR, $11.34M, 20-40 awards) and a Tribal NOFO ($1.26M). Awards are $100,000 to $300,000, or $600,000 for multistate projects, with a 1:1 match. Drafts go to State Foresters by December 17, and applications are due January 26, 2027. Here's what changed and how to compete.
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