Community Forest and Open Space Program
Agency: Forest Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.689 -- Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP)
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: May 15, 2012
This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date.
Award details
- Expected project funding: $3,150,000
- Expected awards: Not specified
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$3,150,000
- Funding opportunity number:CFP-FS-1002011
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:Yes
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:CategoryExplanation
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Natural resources
- Environment
- Category Explanation:This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests.
History
- Posted date: February 15, 2012
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 4
Summary
Jump to documentsTotal Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
Eligibility
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Additional information on eligibility
Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions.
Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations.
Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| cfp_rfa_02-15-2012_final.pdf | Copy of the Federal Register request for applications solicitation | Feb 15, 2012 07:39 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: communityforest@fs.fed.us
Program's e-mail box
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator
Phone 202-205-1376
