USDA-FS-FLP-01-2024: FY2024 Forest Legacy Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Forest Service notices from 2022.
Forest Service offered grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $5,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $90.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 3, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 31, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$90.0 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-FS-FLP-010-2023 | July 22, 2021 | Closed October 18, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 30, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 3, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 2, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Forest Legacy Program awards averaged $1.6 million; this notice allows up to $20.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Fiscal Year 2024 project selection process for the Forest Legacy Program will be competitive, merit-based adn coordinated by the Washington Office of the Forest Service. The Forest Legacy Program is funded through annual appropriations form the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The outcome of this process will be a ranked and prioritized list of FLP projects for consideration to be included in the President's Budget . Participating states can submit up to three projects, not to exceed a total of $20 million.
Who has won Forest Legacy Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Forest Legacy Program (10.676) awarded $407 million across 260 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana Department | Montana | 12 | $53.8 million |
| Georgia Forestry Commission | Georgia | 9 | $41.8 million |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | Oregon | 11 | $34.6 million |
| Washington State Department of Natural Resources | Washington | 7 | $28.5 million |
| Department of Natural Resources | Michigan | 5 | $26.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-FS-FLP-01-2024 still open?
No. It closed on October 3, 2022.
Who can apply for FY2024 Forest Legacy Program?
Forest Service accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for FY2024 Forest Legacy Program?
Closed October 3, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $20.0 million each. About $90.0 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Forest Legacy Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana Department, Georgia Forestry Commission, Oregon Department of Forestry. The program made 260 awards worth $407 million in that time.
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