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Matching Awards Program (MAP) is sponsored by National Forest Foundation. The National Forest Foundation's Matching Awards Program (MAP) focuses on community engagement and stewardship activities that connect people to National Forests and Grasslands. The program aims to create lasting change that provides all communities with opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest lands.
Projects must take place on U.S. National Forests or Grasslands, or on adjacent public lands, and demonstrate a benefit to the National Forest System lands.
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Matching Awards Program Grants — National Forest Foundation Competitive Grants Program Photo by James "Q" Martin Connecting People to Forests The National Forest Foundation’s flagship competitive grant program, the Matching Awards Program (MAP) , focuses on community engagement and completion of appropriate stewardship activities.
The program’s goal is to create lasting change that provides all communities with opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest lands. Geographic Restrictions: Projects must take place on U.S. National Forests or Grasslands, or on adjacent public lands, and demonstrate a benefit to the National Forest System lands.
Application Window: May 27 – July 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Daylight Time Funding Type: Federal Funds in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. Federal Assistance Listing 10. 682.
Subawards are generally issued as advance funding. Eligible Organizations: Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities Cost Share Requirements: 1:1 nonfederal cost share of cash or in-kind contributions. The subrecipient must utilize the cost share within the NFF grant performance period and the completion of the same project.
Performance Period: Projects will begin in November 2026 and may run up to 18 months. Request for Proposals Download and refer to the MAP Round 2 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) below, for full program requirements and instructions for how to apply. MAP is highly competitive, and the NFF only funds projects that align exceptionally well with programmatic criteria.
A list of past awards is available here . On June 10, 2026 we hosted a webinar for interested applicants. Access a recording of the webinar here and enter the passcode $0vH6fCe to view.
If you have questions about the NFF’s Matching Awards Program that are not answered on this webpage or in the MAP Request for Proposals, please email [email protected] to connect with Carissa Beckwith, Conservation Awards Coordinator.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities. Requires a 1:1 nonfederal cost share of cash or in-kind contributions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (typically $5,000 - $70,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Matching Awards Program (MAP) are due November 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Matching Awards Program (MAP) is funded by National Forest Foundation. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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