natural_resources · environment · USDA-FS

Community Forest and Open Space Program

Forest Service · CFP-FS-1002011

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $3.1M

Total Program Funding

$3.1M

Deadline

May 15, 2012

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Community Forest and Open Space Program. Forest Service. 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. up to $3,150,000 per award; $3,150,000 total program funding.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, City/township governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2012-05-15

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

PDF

Copy of the Federal Register request for applications solicitation

cfp_rfa_02-15-2012_final.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $3.1M
Total Program Funding: $3.1M
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 15, 2012

Application Deadline: May 15, 2012 (0 days remaining)

This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date.

Agency Contact

Maya Solomon Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376

communityforest@fs.fed.us

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