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Find similar grantsRound 2 2026 deadline is July 9, 2026. Program runs two competitive rounds annually.
National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program is sponsored by National Forest Foundation. This program provides funding to organizations working on conservation and restoration projects in national forests and grasslands. Applicants must provide matching funds.
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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: Organizations working on conservation and restoration projects in national forests and grasslands. Applicants must provide matching funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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.
Fire Resilient Forests Program is a grant from the National Forest Foundation, designed to help private forest landowners reduce wildfire risk and improve overall forest health. The program provides landowners with forest health assessments, customized management plans, and implementation assistance tailored to their specific landscape. By partnering with private landowners in targeted regions, the initiative extends wildfire resilience efforts beyond public lands. Award amounts vary based on project scope and landowner needs. Eligible applicants are private forest landowners in select regions where the program currently operates. No fixed application deadline is listed.