USDA-FS-GLRI-FR23: USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2023
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 2023.
Forest Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $5.3 million in total. Applications closed on October 27, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$5.3 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-FS-GLRI-FR24 | July 18, 2024 | Closed September 18, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-FS-GLRI-FR22 | September 14, 2022 | Closed November 14, 2022 | Closed |
| USDA-FS-GLRI-FR21 | May 5, 2021 | Closed July 8, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 23, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 27, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 13, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cooperative Forestry Assistance awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions: Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds. Reduce Runoff from Degraded Sites through Green Infrastructure – Capture or treat stormwater runoff by planting trees and other vegetation as an integral component of green infrastructure. Restore and Connect Coastal and Riparian Forest Habitats– Protect, restore, and enhance high-quality coastal zone and connecting riparian ecosystems where trees are an important component. The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. An informational webinar occurred September 5th, at 1pm Central. The webinar recording can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819 or at this link: https://vimeo.com/867312188
Who has won Cooperative Forestry Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cooperative Forestry Assistance (10.664) awarded $1.1 billion across 932 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | North Carolina | 11 | $83.9 million |
| Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department | New Mexico | 12 | $46.7 million |
| Texas A&m Forest Service | Texas | 10 | $41.6 million |
| California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | California | 14 | $41.3 million |
| Nevada Division of Forestry | Nevada | 12 | $37.5 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-GLRI-FR23 still open?
No. It closed on October 27, 2023.
Who can apply for USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2023?
Forest Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2023?
Closed October 27, 2023. 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 $300,000 each. About $5.3 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Cooperative Forestry Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department, Texas A&m Forest Service. The program made 932 awards worth $1.1 billion in that time.
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