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Forest Legacy Program (FLP) is sponsored by U.S. Forest Service (USDA) under LWCF. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Forest Legacy Program — The Land and Water Conservation Fund The Forest Legacy Program (FLP ) is administered by the USDA Forest Service in cooperation with state partners. The Program is voluntary, designed to provide conservation value to working forests in the face of development pressure.
Using funds from LWCF, the program provides grants to states to permanently protect forested properties through conservation easements or direct acquisition. FLP projects typically restrict development, require sustainable forestry practices, and protect other public values like clean water, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and public access for hunters and anglers and other recreation enthusiasts.
Prior to enrolling in the program, each state undertakes an “Assessment of Need” which identifies the “Forest Legacy Areas” within the state where FLP grants can be used. Now working in 53 states and territories, the program is highly competitive and focuses on projects with strong conservation partnerships. To date, the program has helped protect over 3.
2 million forested acres across the U.S. State governments are the only eligible applicants but may partner with private landowners, nonprofits, and/or local and Tribal Governments. Conservation easements to protect threatened private working forestlands from development, retaining drinking water, habitat, recreation, and/or economic forest value.
Purchase of threatened forestland to ensure it remains a working forest and preserve benefits listed above. Projects must be within or partially within a designated Forest Legacy Area (FLA). Projects require at least 25% non-federal match, which can include donation of land value.
Core Project Scoring Criteria Importance of the natural, recreational and economic resources involved. Degree to which the area is threatened by conversion to non-forest use. Strategic conservation value in the broader landscape context.
Readiness of the project to move forward. State Priority Rank among other Forest Legacy projects in the state. Supporting Parties within the community.
FY25 Call Letter for Projects Recommendations for Project Brief Maps Forest Legacy Program State Coordinators Interactive Map of Forest Legacy Projects: Top Photo: Tumbledown Mountain
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments are sole applicants; may partner with nonprofits, tribes, or local governments. Projects must be within designated Forest Legacy Areas with at least 25% non-federal match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Forest Legacy Program (FLP) is funded by U.S. Forest Service (USDA) under LWCF. 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.
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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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