Good Neighbor Authority (10.691)
Good Neighbor Authority (Assistance Listing 10.691) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $480 million in 283 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.7 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $187,000. Half of the 283 awards fell between $50,199 and $504,030, and they ranged from $100 to $290 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$480 million
- Grant awards283
- Typical award$187,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$346 million
- Size rank382 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $14.2 million in fiscal 2021 to $346 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 382nd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 93% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 36 states and territories.
What the program funds
Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. § 2113a and 16 U.S.C. § 8571). The authority allows the Forest Service to collaborate with these entities to plan and execute cross-jurisdictional restoration and recreation work.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
State includes state agencies that are part of a State university system. State universities are not eligible. State includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Restoration services provided are on a project-by-project basis as planned or made ready for implementation under existing Forest Service authorities. Types of projects include treatment of insect infested trees, reduction of hazardous fuels, and other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, recreation and watershed health including fish and wildlife habitat. Projects may be completed by the states or subcontracts utilizing state contract procedures, local government organizations and tribal entities. Public works projects may not be performed under the Farm Bill version of the Act.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Projects may range from $5,000 - $1,000,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: The project “Implement effective road closures with the Umatilla National Forest” is currently in the planning and pre-construction phase. Portions of the North Fork John Day Ranger District have been inventoried for high priority areas to place gates, based on unauthorized vehicle use and elk security habitat. Suitable locations for placing 9 gates have been identified and cleared through the USFS. Funding for installation has been secured through Blue Mountain Elk Initiative and Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation, a scope of work was developed by ODFW and the USFS and a contractor has been selected to complete the project. Construction on the gate installation is expected to begin spring 2025 when road and weather conditions allow site access. An additional 6 gate locations that the USFS has cleared to be installed without the need for any changes to the agreement. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to work with USFS to get them installed in the near future.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Good Neighbor Authority (10.691) awarded $480 million across 283 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 98% of the money, tribes 1.5% and colleges and universities 0.9%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 256 | $469 million | 98% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 18 | $7.4 million | 1.5% |
| Colleges and universities | 8 | $4.2 million | 0.9% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $150,000 | less than 0.1% |
By state
18 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $305 million |
| Arizona | 24 | $59.9 million |
| Idaho | 16 | $18.0 million |
| Oregon | 40 | $14.4 million |
| Wyoming | 28 | $13.7 million |
| Utah | 26 | $11.2 million |
| Montana | 9 | $10.6 million |
| Colorado | 23 | $10.2 million |
| California | 15 | $7.3 million |
| New Mexico | 9 | $6.3 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $5.5 million |
| Washington | 11 | $3.4 million |
| Louisiana | 7 | $2.9 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $1.7 million |
| South Carolina | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Michigan | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Alaska | 6 | $851,672 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $799,401 |
| Nevada | 3 | $777,364 |
| Ohio | 2 | $572,833 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $419,730 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $406,879 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $219,080 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $183,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $179,208 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $173,166 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $168,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $129,846 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $120,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $78,966 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $51,980 |
| Vermont | 3 | $46,320 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $30,007 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,098 |