Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Forest Service
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- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Amount
- $1,000,000
- Closes
- Dec 8, 2026 (in 49 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 10.689
Amount
$1,000,000
Who can apply
Local government agencies and Nonprofits can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
About this opportunity
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 d...