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Community Forest Program

Agency: Forest Service

Assistance Listings
  • 10.689 -- Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP)

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Description

The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products.


Please view the Community Forest Program Website to see the Request for Applications, Application Guidance, FAQs and other information about the Community Forest Program and how to apply. How the Community Forest Program Works | US Forest Service (usda.gov)



Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

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Grantor contact information

Description

Scott Stewart Grantor Phone 202-465-5038

Email

Program Manager

scott.stewart@usda.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

USDA Forest Service Community Forest Program Website

Archived: February 9, 2022

Application process

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Award

$4,000,000

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$600,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-FS-SPF-CFP-2022-001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

November 10, 2021

Archive date:

February 9, 2022

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