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This competitive grant program provides up to $600,000 in financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits. Community benefits include economic benefits through active forest management, clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation. A 1:1 match commitment is required.
Eligible Private Lands include:
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Threatened by conversion to non-forest use
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Not held in trust by the United States
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Provides defined community benefits
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Is at least five acres in size, suitable to sustain natural vegetation, and at least 75 percent forested.
- Provides public access
Additional information about the Community Forest Grant Program, as well as the FY26 Application Instructions, can be found in the NOFO: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/363348
Questions about the NOFO can be directed to your regional CFP Coordinator, Patrick Bridegam, at Patrick.A.Bridegam@usda.gov.
Assistance Available
Please reach out to Isabella Pritchard, Grant Project Coordinator, with questions and for help through the application process.
ipritchard@idl.idaho.gov
208.676.6711 (o)
This program is funded in part by the USDA Forest Service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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