# Braiding Together Reforestation, Indigenous Partnerships, and Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC): A Path Towards Resilient Forests and Communities

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fs-2023-24-40-wfd-braiding-together-reforestation-indigenous-partnerships-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349950

> Forest Service offered grants to tribes. Applications closed on November 17, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2023-24-40-WFD |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 17, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.699 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian Tribes or Alaska Native Tribes or Alaska Native Corporations and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

## What the grant funds

This outreach of interest (OOI) functions as an outreach mechanism to cultivate relationships and create partnerships with Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Alaska Native Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. This OOI is intended to solicit responses to explore future projects meeting the unique needs and interests of Indigenous communities through partnership agreements with USDA Forest Service. USDA Forest Service is looking to address reforestation needs and empower the agency’s implementation of the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) program. This initiative aims to foster co-stewardship between USDA Forest Service, Indigenous communities, and IYSC program, with a shared commitment to environmental conservation and reforestation on Forest Service lands. New partnerships will help to address reforestation needs through projects that support reforestation or stand-up improvement activities on lands managed by USDA Forest Service. The agency seeks to actively involve IYSC program in reforestation efforts. Your submission signals an opportunity for USDA Forest Service to explore with you your ideas/projects/programs and potential partnership opportunities. USDA Forest Service is committed to fostering a strong, collaborative partnership that benefits the environment, tribes and/or ANCs, Indigenous communities, and IYSC program. These collaborations are vital for understanding reforestation needs, establishing shared priorities, expanding capacity, and ensuring the growth of resilient and healthy forests. By working together, all stakeholders can maximize the impact of reforestation efforts on national forests. USDA Forest Service seeks to actively involve IYSC programs in reforestation efforts by providing support and guidance to IYSC program participants, sharing successful working models, and assisting with agreements that include wrap-around services (removing barriers to Indigenous youth engagement). Key Points OOI response deadline: November 17, 2023; 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Forest Service will send an auto-response upon receipt of your package submission. Forest Service will send each applicant a follow-up message within one month of package receipt. Forest Service will hold a live informational webinar: October 10, 2023 at 12:00 EST. Forest Service staff will outline OOI details and host a Question & Answer session for potential applicants.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-FS-2023-24-40-WFD still open?

No. It closed on November 17, 2023.

### Who can apply for Braiding Together Reforestation, Indigenous Partnerships, and Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC): A Path Towards Resilient Forests and Communities?

Forest Service accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Braiding Together Reforestation, Indigenous Partnerships, and Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC): A Path Towards Resilient Forests and Communities?

Closed November 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.