CFP Community Forests Program
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Who can apply
City or county government agencies; Special purpose districts and other political subdivisions of the state (e.g., park and recreation districts, port districts, public utility districts); Public development authorities (as authorized under Revised Code of Washington 35.21.730); Native American tribes; Nonprofit conservation organizations; A state agency working directly with one or more of the ab
About this opportunity
The Community Forests Program gives communities a way to preserve their working forest heritage. The grant program balances the many benefits forests provide – from providing money from use of the land, to safeguarding against climate and other environmental changes, to providing opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural enrichment. As Washington's population continues to grow and forestlands are increasingly threatened by development, the Community Forests Program is a valuable tool for preserving working lands for the benefit of Washingtonians now and into the future.