USDA-FS-SPF-CFP-2022-001: Community Forest Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP). Status: Closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left). It is in our archive of Forest Service notices from 2021.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | November 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 10, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 9, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) awards averaged $363,061; this notice allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (63% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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)
Who has won Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) (10.689) awarded $24.3 million across 67 grant awards, an average of $363,061 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Peninsula Conservancy | Washington | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Whidbey-Camano Land Trust | Washington | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Hudson Taconic Lands, Inc. | New York | 3 | $960,134 |
| Bayfield County | Wisconsin | 2 | $912,379 |
| Inland Woods + Trails | Maine | 2 | $900,112 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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