Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is offered by Forest Service. Max award: $1,000,000. Applications close on Dec 8, 2026.
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP |
|---|---|
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Closes | Dec 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $3,500,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Who can apply | County governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Category | Community Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism |
Summary (excerpt)
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…
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- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
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- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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