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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fs-2026-glri-cfp-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-community-forest-and-open/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361418

> Forest Service is offering grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 6 awards worth $3.5 million in total. Applications close on December 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $3.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.689 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Forest Service accepts applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Closes December 8, 2026 (38 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $3.5 million in total across about 6 awards.