Open · USDA-FS-2028-FLP · CFDA 10.676 · Mandatory
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding
Federal grant opportunity posted by Forest Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$20M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 29d
- Days left
- 12
- Expected awards
The verdict
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding is an open mandatory opportunity from Forest Service, offering $5,000 -- $20,000,000 across 12 expected awards. Applications close in 29 days.
- $5K-$20M
- award range
- Open
- 29 days left
- 12
- expected awards
- 10.676
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding - is cataloged under number USDA-FS-2028-FLP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.676, posted by Forest Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 5, 2026. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $20,000,000. It expects to issue 12 awards. 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. Applications close on September 11, 2026 - roughly 29 days from today. 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
$5,000 -- $20,000,000
Close Date
September 11, 2026
Posted
August 5, 2026
Expected Awards
12
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The USDA Forest Service is requesting applications for the Forest Legacy Program (FLP), authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 2103) and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Forest Legacy Program is a competitive grant program that is administered by the Forest Service in partnership with State agencies to encourage the permanent protection of privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases in support of state priorities, as described in each State Forest Action Plan. USDA Forest Service and States also cooperate with tribal and local governments, other Federal agencies, forest landowners, land trust organizations, and other partners to implement FLP. Landowner participation in the program is entirely voluntary. The purpose of the program is to identify and conserve environmentally important forestlands that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and provide the opportunity for continuation of traditional forest uses. Conservation of private forests through the Forest Legacy Program maintains a multitude of public benefits, including: opportunities to hunt, fish, and camp; clean and abundant drinking water; habitat for fish and wildlife; and timber, fuel wood, and other forest products. More information on the program and past awarded projects can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/forest-legacy.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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
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Agency Contact
Cassie Adams Forest Legacy Program Specialist cassie.adams@usda.gov
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