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"Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding is sponsored by USDA Forest Service. Encourages the permanent protection of privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases to maintain public benefits like recreation and habitat.
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Opportunity Listing - Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding Assistance Listings: 10. 676 -- Forest Legacy Program Last Updated: August 5, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The USDA Forest Service is requesting applications for the Forest Legacy Program (FLP), authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, as amended ( 16 U.S.C.
2103 ) and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Forest Legacy Program is a competitive grant program that is administered by the Forest Service in partnership with State agencies to encourage the permanent protection of privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases in support of state priorities, as described in each State Forest Action Plan.
USDA Forest Service and States also cooperate with tribal and local governments, other Federal agencies, forest landowners, land trust organizations, and other partners to implement FLP. Landowner participation in the program is entirely voluntary.
The purpose of the program is to identify and conserve environmentally important forestlands that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and provide the opportunity for continuation of traditional forest uses.
Conservation of private forests through the Forest Legacy Program maintains a multitude of public benefits, including: opportunities to hunt, fish, and camp; clean and abundant drinking water; habitat for fish and wildlife; and timber, fuel wood, and other forest products. More information on the program and past awarded projects can be found at https://www. fs.
usda. gov/managing-land/private-land/forest-legacy . State Lead Agencies are the only eligible applicants.
A State Lead Agency is designated by the Governor and responsible for overseeing FLP administration and can hold land or interests in land acquired through FLP. The State Lead Agency is usually a forestry agency but may be another natural resource or land management agency.
Grantor contact information Forest Legacy Program Specialist Forest Legacy Program Inbox File name Description Last updated Forest_Legacy_Program_-_FY2028_NOFO_-_FINAL. pdf FY2028 Forest Legacy NOFO Aug 12, 2026 07:59 PM UTC FY28_Combined_Submission_and_Scoring_Guidance_-_FINAL. pdf FY2028 FLP Scoring Guidance Aug 5, 2026 08:55 PM UTC Recommendations_and_Best_Practices_for_the_Project_Brief_Map.
pdf Recommendations and Best Practices for the Project Brief Map Aug 5, 2026 08:58 PM UTC Endangered_and_Threatened_Species_Glossary_of_Terms. pdf Endangered and Threatened Species Glossary of Terms Aug 5, 2026 08:58 PM UTC Strengthening_Market_Analyses_June_2026. pdf Market Analysis Guide Aug 12, 2026 03:53 PM UTC FY28_FLP_NOFO_QAs.
pdf FY2028 FLP Questions & Answers Aug 26, 2026 05:23 PM UTC Link to additional information Forest Legacy Program Website Closing: September 11, 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: State Lead Agencies designated by the Governor, responsible for overseeing FLP administration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $20,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding is funded by USDA Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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