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Find similar grantsCommunity Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service. This program provides financial assistance to qualified conservation non-profit organizations, local governments, and Native American Tribes to establish community forests through fee-simple acquisition of private forestland.
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Community Forest Program | US Forest Service The Mt. Adams Community Forest provides jobs associated with local mills and guarantees access for traditional uses such as fishing, hunting, and wild mushroom picking.
The Community Forest Program is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits. Community benefits include economic benefits through active forest management, clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation.
Community forests provide important habitat for wildlife. ( Photo by Steve Neel ) Threatened by conversion to non-forest use Not held in trust by the United States That provides defined community benefits That is at least five acres in size, suitable to sustain natural vegetation, and at least 75 percent forested.
Learn more about how the program works… Learn more about our projects and partners… Funding and Accomplishments Contact a Community Forest Program Manager…
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified conservation non-profit organizations, local governments, and Native American Tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $600,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program are due October 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is funded by United States Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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USDA-FS-2026-CFP puts $4.95 million behind fee-simple forest acquisition, caps requests at $600,000, and requires a 50 percent non-federal match. But the deadline that will actually disqualify you is October 13 — the date your application must be in your State Forester's hands, two weeks before the Forest Service ever sees it.
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