# Community Forest Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fs-spf-cfp-2022-001-community-forest-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336503

> Forest Service offered grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 10, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-SPF-CFP-2022-001 |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 10, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $4.0 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

The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products. Please view the Community Forest Program Website to see the Request for Applications, Application Guidance, FAQs and other information about the Community Forest Program and how to apply. How the Community Forest Program Works | US Forest Service (usda.gov)

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-FS-SPF-CFP-2022-001 still open?

No. It closed on January 10, 2022. A newer notice is open: USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP, closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left).

### Who can apply for Community Forest Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Community Forest Program?

Closed January 10, 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 $600,000 each. About $4.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Great Peninsula Conservancy, Whidbey-Camano Land Trust, Hudson Taconic Lands, Inc. The program made 67 awards worth $24.3 million in that time.