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Community Forest Grant in Lake Superior Basin is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (through Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds). This grant offers an 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 benefit…
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Opportunity Listing - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Assistance Listings: 10. 689 -- Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) Last Updated: July 22, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Projects submitted for funding consideration must be forested properties at least five acres in size that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and that provide community benefits including economic, environmental, educational, and recreational benefits.
An additional focus of this opportunity is to protect, enhance and increase resilience of habitats necessary for sustaining native aquatic and terrestrial species important to the Lake Superior ecosystem.
Competitive proposals will be those that demonstrate exceptional public benefits, meaningful community engagement, and strategic contributions to terrestrial habitat connectivity within the defined Terrestrial Habitat Connectivity Pilot Area.
For additional information and requirements, please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity document linked in both the "Related Documents" tab and the "Instructions" link located in the "Package" tab.
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Grantor contact information Acting Regional Program Manager Regional Program Manager email File name Description Last updated GLRI_CFP_FS-2026-06_OMB.
docx Application instructions and requirements associated with the GLRI CFP funding opportunity Jul 27, 2026 08:12 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: December 8, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities in the Great Lakes Basin of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Forest Grant in Lake Superior Basin is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (through Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 8 states, including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Check the official notice for the full list.
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