Opportunity ID: 333237

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-GLRI-FR21
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2021
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: May 02, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:

  1. Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. A 20% non-Federal cost share of the total program cost is required.

An informational webinar is scheduled for May 25, 2021, 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. See the GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page link below and the Webinar Information in the Related Documents tab for more information.

Link to Additional Information: USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sheela Johnson

GLRI grant program contact

Phone 224-999-1997
Email:sheela.johnson@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
set open date to today’s date. May 05, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-GLRI-FR21
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2021
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: May 02, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:

  1. Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. A 20% non-Federal cost share of the total program cost is required.

An informational webinar is scheduled for May 25, 2021, 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. See the GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page link below and the Webinar Information in the Related Documents tab for more information.

Link to Additional Information: USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sheela Johnson

GLRI grant program contact

Phone 224-999-1997
Email:sheela.johnson@usda.gov

Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> GLRI Tree Planting and Maintenance Plan Template_FINAL_20210429.pdf

Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> FY2021_GLRI_FR_RFA_Narrative_Form_PGR_v2_20210625b.pdf

Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> template_coop_lands_forest_pest_treatment_funding_request_0.pdf

Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> FY2021_GLRI_FR_RFA_Instructions_PGR_Final_20210429.pdf

Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> May-25-2021-GLRI-FR-RFA-Webinar-Captions-Transcript-Final.pdf

Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> tree_planting_grant_fs_guidance_4.08.21_508.pdf

Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> glri_guidance_for_matching_funds_usfs_march2019.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Sheela Johnson
GLRI grant program contact
Phone 224-999-1997
Email: sheela.johnson@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.664 PKG00266859 May 05, 2021 Jul 08, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

333237 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

333237 SF424A-1.0.pdf

333237 AD_1047-1.0.pdf

333237 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

333237 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

333237 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

333237 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf

333237 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf

333237 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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