Closed · USDA-FS-2025-CFP · CFDA 10.689 · Other
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by Forest Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $600K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- January 13, 2025
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is a closed other listing from Forest Service that offered Up to $600,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $600K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 10.689
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program - is cataloged under number USDA-FS-2025-CFP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.689, posted by Forest Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on October 23, 2024. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $600,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 13, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
Up to $600,000
Close Date
January 13, 2025
Posted
October 23, 2024
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs. Public access is required for all projects. To apply, interested local government and nonprofit applicants must submit applications to the State Forester where the property is located. Tribal applicants must submit applications to equivalent Tribal government officials. All applications must be received by State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 13, 2025. State Foresters or Tribal government officials must forward applications to the appropriate Forest Service Regional office or International Institute of Tropical Forestry by February 10, 2025. Projects must conform to laws and authorities in Section 7A of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act ([16 U.S.C. 2103d] Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program) as amended.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 02, 07, 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Agency Contact
Margaret Haines
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