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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is sponsored by USDA Forest Service. Part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, this program supports the establishment of community forests and open spaces. Nonprofits focused on forest conservation, public access, and environmental education within the Great Lakes region will find this highly relevant.
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689 -- Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) Open Open opportunity Last Updated: Jul 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: Nonprofit organizations, tribes, and governments are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program are due December 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is funded by USDA Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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