# Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) (10.689)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-689-community-forest-and-open-space-conservation-program-cfp/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $24.3 million in 67 grants, about $363,061 per award.

## Objectives

The Community Forest Program (CFP) is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits. Community forest benefits are specified in the authorizing statute (16 U.S.C. 2103(d)) and Final Rule (36 CFR Part 230), including: economic benefits from sustainable forest management and tourism; environmental benefits from natural resource conservation such as storm water management, clean air and water, and wildlife habitat; forest-based educational programs, model forest stewardship activities; and recreational opportunities. Public access to the community forests is required and intended to enhance public health and well-being. In addition, the program authorizes allocation of a limited amount of appropriated funds to State Foresters and equivalent Indian tribe officials for technical assistance to implement community forest projects.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.9 million | 14 |
| 2022 | $4.1 million | 12 |
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 8 |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 16 |
| 2025 | $6.3 million | 18 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Peninsula Conservancy | Washington | $1.8 million |
| Whidbey-Camano Land Trust | Washington | $1.0 million |
| Hudson Taconic Lands, Inc. | New York | $960,134 |
| Bayfield County | Wisconsin | $912,379 |
| Inland Woods + Trails | Maine | $900,112 |
| Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | $600,000 |
| Stoddard, Town of | New Hampshire | $600,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust Inc | Montana | $600,000 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust Inc | Idaho | $600,000 |
| Missoula County | Montana | $600,000 |
| Anchorage, Municipality of (Inc) | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Dekalb County Department of Finance | Georgia | $600,000 |
| Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition Incorporated | Kentucky | $600,000 |
| Town of Gorham | New Hampshire | $600,000 |
| Clinton Community Nature Center Association, Inc | Mississippi | $600,000 |
| Rising Appalachia | Ohio | $600,000 |
| City of Munising | Michigan | $600,000 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Education | New Hampshire | $600,000 |
| Superior Watershed Partnership | Michigan | $598,320 |
| MT. Adams Resource Stewards | Washington | $591,754 |

## Open opportunities

- [Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fs-2026-glri-cfp-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-community-forest-and-open/), closes December 8, 2026