Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

USDA-FS Posted USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP

Description

Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. Projects submitted for funding consideration must be forested properties at least five acres in size that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and that provide community benefits including economic, environmental, educational, and recreational benefits. An additional focus of this opportunity is to protect, enhance and increase resilience of habitats necessary for sustaining native aquatic and terrestrial species important to the Lake Superior ecosystem. Competitive proposals will be those that demonstrate exceptional public benefits, meaningful community engagement, and strategic contributions to terrestrial habitat connectivity within the defined Terrestrial Habitat Connectivity Pilot Area. For additional information and requirements, please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity document linked in both the "Related Documents" tab and the "Instructions" link located in the "Package" tab.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$3,500,000.00
Expected Awards
6
Key Dates
Posted
July 22, 2026
Closes
December 8, 2026 129d
Archive Date
January 7, 2027
Agency Information
Agency Name
Forest Service
Agency Code
USDA-FS
Funding Instrument
Other