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Find similar grantsCommunity Forest Program is sponsored by USDA Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry. This competitive grant program provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire private forest land for community forests.
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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: Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations. In Oregon, applicants must submit applications to the Oregon Department of Forestry (State Forester). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (up to $400,000 for individual grant applications in Oregon). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Forest Program is funded by USDA Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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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