The Community Forest and Open Space Program is offering this grant to support the establishment, preservation, and enhancement of community forests and open spaces. This program funds projects fostering environmental stewardship, expanding recreational green areas, and protecting natural habitats. This grant is for the purpose of promoting sustainable forest management and ensuring accessible natural environments for communities. A total of $3.15 million is available, with individual applications capped at $400,000. Awards are contingent upon appropriated funds, providing communities a significant opportunity to invest in their ecological future.
Opportunity ID: 143953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP-FS-1002011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Forest and Open Space Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.689 — Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | Total Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to the Community Forest Program homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376 Email:communityforest@fs.fed.us |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible entities | Mar 05, 2012 | |
| Change in eligible entities | Mar 05, 2012 | |
| Placed an opportunity end date | Mar 05, 2012 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP-FS-1002011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Forest and Open Space Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.689 — Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | Total Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to the Community Forest Program homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376 Email:communityforest@fs.fed.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP-FS-1002011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Forest and Open Space Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.689 — Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | Total Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to the Community Forest Program homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376 Email:communityforest@fs.fed.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP-FS-1002011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Forest and Open Space Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.689 — Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | Total Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to the Community Forest Program homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376 Email:communityforest@fs.fed.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP-FS-1002011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Forest and Open Space Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | This opportunities provides financial assistance grants to local governments, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.689 — Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | Total Community Forest Program funding anticipated for awards made under this program is $3.15 million. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000. Awarding of grants under this program is contigent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to the Community Forest Program homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maya Solomon
Program Coordinator Phone 202-205-1376 Email:communityforest@fs.fed.us |
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