This grant is for the purpose of encouraging collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes across the Northeast and Midwest regions. It supports high-impact projects designed to achieve measurable on-the-ground outcomes and leverage both public and private resources. The program specifically furthers priorities identified in State Forest Action Plans or equivalent restoration strategies. This opportunity is available for projects in 20 specified Northeast and Midwest states, with cross-regional work also permitted. Applicants, excluding federally recognized tribes (who have a separate opportunity), must secure sponsorship from the relevant State Forester(s), submitting a draft narrative and budget by September 27.
Opportunity ID: 355287
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2025-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 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: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 15, 2024. Note: By September 27, 2024, submit draft project narrative and budget spreadsheet to relevant State Forester(s) for sponsorship consideration. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central). Note: By September 27, 2024, submit draft project narrative and budget spreadsheet to relevant State Forester(s) for sponsorship consideration. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Added links to the other funding opportunities. | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Added due date for submitting narrative and budget to State Forester. | Jul 08, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2025-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 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: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 15, 2024. Note: By September 27, 2024, submit draft project narrative and budget spreadsheet to relevant State Forester(s) for sponsorship consideration. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central). Note: By September 27, 2024, submit draft project narrative and budget spreadsheet to relevant State Forester(s) for sponsorship consideration. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| 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 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2025-LSR-NORTHEAST-MIDWEST |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 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: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) November 15, 2024. Note: By September 27, 2024, submit draft project narrative and budget spreadsheet to relevant State Forester(s) for sponsorship consideration. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> State-Forester-Sponsor-Letter-Template-20240822.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> FY25-LSR-RFA-FAQ-2024-08-06.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> State-Forester-Endorse-Letter-Template-20240822.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> Landscape-Scale-Restoration-RFA-Northeast-Midwest-2024-08-29.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> LSR-Budget-Spreadsheet-2024-08-06.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> FY2025 LSR R9 Instructions Northeast-Midwest-2024-08-06.pdf
Folder 355287 Full Announcement-Instructions and Guidance -> FY2025-LSR-Project-Narrative-Fillable-2024-07-10.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 | PKG00287593 | Aug 12, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355287 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355287 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355287 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355287 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355287 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
355287 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
355287 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
355287 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355287 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
355287 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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