Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
U.S. Forest Service
Grant Range
Up to $1,000,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Energy & Environment
Deadline
2026-10-13
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments; Nonprofits Non Higher Education With 501C3; City Or Township Governments
Focus Area
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs.
Contact
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363348
Application Platform
grants.gov
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