Opportunity ID: 334139

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2022-LSR
Funding Opportunity Title: Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation: For landscape restoration projects on rural nonindustrial private forestland and/or rural State or local government forest land. For the purposes of this program, “rural” means any city or town with a population of 50,000 or less according to the latest census.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jun 14, 2021
Last Updated Date: Aug 06, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 05, 2021 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 5, 2021.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 05, 2021 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 5, 2021.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

The purpose if the Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program is: “To encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes.” This program supports, high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on the landscape, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in each State Forest Action Plan or equivalent restoration strategy.

Note: All applicants, except Federally recognized tribes, must have the relevant State Forester(s) sponsor the application. Submit a draft of the application narrative and budget spreadsheet to the relevant State Forester(s) (for where the work will be done) by COB September 24.

This request for applications is for projects achieving on-the-ground outcomes across the 20 Northeast and Midwest states: CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, OH, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV.

For projects primarily in Western states, see the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition website.

For projects primarily in Southern states, see the USDA Forest Service Southern Region website.

Projects with outcomes in states across these regions are allowed.

Link to Additional Information: USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region Landscape Scale Restoration Grants web page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherri Wormstead

Phone: 603-742-6712
Email:sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Added a note in regards to the requirement and due date for State Forester sponsorship of applications. Aug 06, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2022-LSR
Funding Opportunity Title: Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation: For landscape restoration projects on rural nonindustrial private forestland and/or rural State or local government forest land. For the purposes of this program, “rural” means any city or town with a population of 50,000 or less according to the latest census.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jun 14, 2021
Last Updated Date: Aug 06, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 05, 2021 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 5, 2021.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 05, 2021 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 5, 2021.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

The purpose if the Landscape Scale Restoration competitive grant program is: “To encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes.” This program supports, high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on the landscape, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in each State Forest Action Plan or equivalent restoration strategy.

Note: All applicants, except Federally recognized tribes, must have the relevant State Forester(s) sponsor the application. Submit a draft of the application narrative and budget spreadsheet to the relevant State Forester(s) (for where the work will be done) by COB September 24.

This request for applications is for projects achieving on-the-ground outcomes across the 20 Northeast and Midwest states: CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, OH, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV.

For projects primarily in Western states, see the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition website.

For projects primarily in Southern states, see the USDA Forest Service Southern Region website.

Projects with outcomes in states across these regions are allowed.

Link to Additional Information: USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region Landscape Scale Restoration Grants web page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherri Wormstead

Phone: 603-742-6712
Email:sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov

Folder 334139 Full Announcement-Application Forms -> Cooperative Forest Pest Treatment Funding Request.pdf

Folder 334139 Full Announcement-Application Forms -> LSR-Budget-Spreadsheet-20210614.pdf

Folder 334139 Full Announcement-Application Forms -> FY2022-LSR-Project-Narrative-Form-20210624.pdf

Folder 334139 Full Announcement-Application Forms -> NFPORS-Form-20170801.pdf

Folder 334139 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> FY2022-LSR-R9-Instructions-20210803.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> FY22-LSR-Webinar-Captions-Transcript.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> Matching-Funds-Guidelines.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> FY22-LSR-RFA-Webinar-Northeast-Midwest-20210818.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> FY22-LSR-RFA-FAQ-20210723.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> State-Forester-Sponsor-Letter-Template-20200616.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> State-Forester-Endorse-Letter-Template-20200616.pdf

Folder 334139 Other Supporting Documents-Resources -> Tree Planting Grant FS Guidance 4.25.19_508.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Sherri Wormstead
Phone: 603-742-6712
Email: sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.664 PKG00268335 Aug 02, 2021 Nov 05, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

334139 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

334139 SF424A-1.0.pdf

334139 AD_1047-1.0.pdf

334139 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

334139 SF424B-1.1.pdf

334139 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf

334139 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf

334139 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

334139 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

334139 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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