This grant is for encouraging collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes across 20 Northeast and Midwest states. It supports high-impact projects with measurable outcomes that leverage public and private resources and align with State Forest Action Plans or equivalent strategies. Applicants, excluding federally recognized tribes, must have the relevant State Forester(s) sponsor their application, with draft submissions due by October 5th. This specific funding targets on-the-ground outcomes in states including CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, OH, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WI, and WV. Separate opportunities are available for federally recognized tribes and other US regions.
Opportunity ID: 348151
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2024-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2024 Northeast and Midwest |
| 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 Tribal, 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 12 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 30, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 30, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of 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.
|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edited typo in expected number of awards (from 35-15) | Nov 29, 2023 | |
| Changed open date to Aug. 18 | May 16, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 12
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2024-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2024 Northeast and Midwest |
| 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 Tribal, 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 12 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 30, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 30, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of 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.
|
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 11
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2024-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2024 Northeast and Midwest |
| 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 Tribal, 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: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2023 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 30, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of 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.
|
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> FY2024 LSR R9 Instructions Northeast-Midwest-2023-08-18.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> FY2024-LSR-Project-Narrative-Fillable-20230814.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> FY24-LSR-RFA-FAQ-2023-08-16.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> FY24-LSR-Webinar Recording-Office Hours-Contacts.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> Landscape-Scale-Restoration-RFA-Northeast-Midwest-20230906.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> LSR-Budget-Spreadsheet-2023-08-02.pdf
Folder 348151 Full Announcement-Instructions -> State-Forester-Sponsor-Letter-Template-20220803.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 | PKG00282885 | Aug 18, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348151 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348151 SF424A-1.0.pdf
348151 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
348151 SF424B-1.1.pdf
348151 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
348151 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
348151 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
348151 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
348151 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
348151 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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