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Find similar grantsSouth Carolina Forest Renewal Cost-Share Program is sponsored by South Carolina Forestry Commission. This program provides financial assistance to eligible landowners for tree planting and forestry management practices. It aims to enhance timber supplies and promote environmental benefits such as clean air and wildlife habitats.
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Cost-share programs - South Carolina Forestry Commission Skip to content Home » Management » Landowner services » Cost-share programs Cost-share assistance for implementing forestry practices The cost of replanting this young stand of longleaf pine trees was partially reimbursed using funds from the FRP cost-share program (see list of programs below), which is administered by the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Certain landowners can qualify for cost-share assistance from either the state or federal government. This assistance can be used on different practices, but mainly focuses on replanting cutover sites. These programs pay anywhere from 40-90% of the cost of the practices that qualify.
In addition, technical assistance is provided by the South Carolina Forestry Commission to help you carry out your forestry work. A Commission forester will advise you as to which species of trees to plant, which kind of site preparation is needed for planting, which herbicides to use, or which trees to remove from your woods.
The forester will provide a Forest Management Plan, which will include his recommendations for cost-share practices. How do I qualify for cost-share assistance? Any private, non-industrial landowner who owns less than 1,000 acres of qualifying woodland may qualify for federal cost sharing.
The acreage limitation does not apply for the state program. The land must be capable of growing at least 50 cubic feet of wood per acre per year. Most land in South Carolina is productive enough to meet this requirement.
Be sure to visit your local Forestry Commission office or your local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office for additional information. What programs are available? The Forest Renewal Program (FRP) is a state program, administered by the Forestry Commission and funded mostly by a tax on roundwood processed by forest industry in the state.
The remainder (20%) is funded by state appropriations. The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program (SPB) is a federally-funded program administered by the Forestry Commission. It is designed to reduce losses from this beetle by managing pine density through prevention and restoration practices.
View and/or download our FRP/SPB Cost-Share Rates brochure . The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federal program, administered by the Farm Services Agency (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP ) is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service through the Farm Bill.
Other special programs may be available from time to time in response to natural disasters or special needs. How do I apply for these programs? Contact the Project Forester with the South Carolina Forestry Commission for your county.
The Commission’s forester will examine your property and prepare a management plan, or approve a plan written by someone else. The forester will advise you which programs to apply for. To apply for the State’s FRP program, just complete the application provided by the Commission’s forester and return it.
When will I get the money? There is often a waiting list of applications for the various programs, since funds are limited. In order to qualify for funding, you must not begin any reforestation work until you are notified that your application has been approved.
Once your application has been funded, you may begin your site preparation, tree planting, herbicide application, etc. When the work is finished, notify the Commission forester, and he will verify that the work has been satisfactorily completed and will authorize payment. In the case of reforestation, it may be possible to get a partial payment after the site preparation has been completed.
The remainder will be paid after the trees have been satisfactorily planted. Remember invoices for work done must be submitted to the local forestry office prior to any payments being issued. Is there a time limit for completing my work?
Depending on the program, you will have up to 20 months to 3 years to complete the work after your application is funded. If you cannot complete it in that period due to some circumstance beyond your control, contact the Commission’s forester about an extension. In some cases, it can be granted.
Be sure you understand the time frame of the program before signing up. If you are unsure, ask your local forester to explain it to you. Will the government pay the contractor for me?
The money will be paid directly to you when the forester approves the work. You are responsible for paying contractors. How do I contact my project forester ?
Click here to find the project forester for your county . May I use the services of a consulting forester or an industry forester? You may use the services of any forester you desire, but your Forest Management Plan must be approved by a forester from the State Forestry Commission.
In some cases, a private consulting forester or a forester from a forest industry can provide a turnkey job on your reforestation or timber stand improvement. The Forestry Commission can provide you with a list of consulting foresters, and forest industry assistance programs. Lists for contractors who can clear your land, plant trees, apply herbicides, or provide other services are also available.
How can I see all the prescribed burns in the state? Check out our user-friendly statewide map of all current prescribed burns Are there any active wildfires right now? Check out our user-friendly, interactive map of all active wildfires in the state Do you need to make a burn notification?
State law requires citizens to notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning yard debris. Do you need to make a burn notification? State law requires citizens to notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning yard debris.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible landowners in South Carolina undertaking tree planting and forestry management practices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
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