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
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Description
Total 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
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator
Phone 202-205-1376
Program's e-mail box
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 |
Link to additional information
Closed: May 15, 2012
Award
$3,150,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,150,000
Award Maximum
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
Version:
4
Posted date:
February 15, 2012
Archive date:
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