USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2024
Agency: Forest Service
- 10.664 -- Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
- Mitigate Invasive Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds.
- Reduce Runoff through Green Infrastructure – Capture or treat stormwater runoff by planting trees and other vegetation as an integral component of green infrastructure.
- Restore and Connect Coastal and Riparian Forest Habitats– Protect, restore, and enhance high-quality coastal zone and connecting riparian ecosystems where trees are an important component.
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. Please review the funding table in the Request for Applications for the allowable ranges of each program area.
An informational webinar will occur on July 23rd, 2024, at 9 am Central/10 am Eastern. The link is: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/91m9ed3hrjpkab7c1a5zly1ud025xxc5
The powerpoint can be found at: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/mffkiks7dyhmuewtir2liy7tllo06u16
The webinar recording is also posted on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
GLRI grant program contact
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024_GLRI_FR_RFA_NarrativeForm-Final_508.pdf | FY24 GLRI Forest Restoration Narrative Form | Jul 17, 2024 05:50 PM UTC |
| 2024_R9_Forest_Health_Staff_List.pdf | 2024 R9 Forest Health Staff List | Jul 17, 2024 07:41 PM UTC |
| FY24-GLRI-FR-RFA_20240614-Final.pdf | FY24 GLRI Forest Restoration RFA | Jul 17, 2024 05:50 PM UTC |
| GLRI_Tree_Planting_and_Maintenance_Plan_Template_Final-Form.pdf | Tree Planting and Maintenance Plan Template (PDF Form) | Jul 17, 2024 07:38 PM UTC |
| 2024_GLRI_Tree_Planting_Guidance.pdf | 2024 GLRI Tree Planting Guidance | Jul 17, 2024 07:40 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: October 18, 2024
Award
$5,200,000
Program Funding
40
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-FS-GLRI-FR24
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
8
Posted date:
July 18, 2024
Archive date:
October 18, 2024
