natural_resources · environment · USDA-FS

Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2021

Forest Service · USDA-FS-2021-LSR

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Award Range

$25K – $600K

Total Program Funding

$4.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 17, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2021. Forest Service. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and that further priorities identified in the State’s Forest Action Plans. $25,000-$600,000 per award; $4,000,000 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Special district governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Public universities/colleges (+6 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2020-09-17

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and that further priorities identified in the State’s Forest Action Plans.

Attachments

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8. FS-1500-35 Certification for entities that do not lobby (if Federal funding request is over $100,000)

FS_1500-35_certification_regarding_lobbying.docx

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3. Budget Spreadsheet

lsr-budget-spreadsheet-20200619.xlsx

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4. State Forester Sponsor Letter Template

stateforester-sponsor-letter-template-20200616.docx

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6. Cooperative Lands Forest Pest Treatment Funding Request

template_coop_lands_forest_pest_treatment_funding_request.pdf

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5. State Forester Endorse Letter Template

stateforester-endorse-letter-template-20200616.docx

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2. Project Narrative Form

fy2021-lsr-project_narrative_form-20200622.pdf

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1. LSR Guidance and Instructions

FY2021-LSR-R9-Guidance-FINAL-20200622.pdf

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7. National Fire Plan Operations and Reporting System Form

nfpors-form-20170801.docx

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School Districts

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $25K
Maximum Award: $600K
Total Program Funding: $4.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 23, 2020

Application Deadline: September 17, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) Sept. 17, 2020.

Agency Contact

Sherri Wormstead Sustainability and Planning Coordinator Phone 603-742-6712

sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov

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