This grant, offered by the Forest Service, is for the purpose of promoting collaborative and science-based restoration efforts across priority forest landscapes in the Northeast and Midwest regions. It aims to revitalize and preserve vital forest ecosystems. The program specifically seeks proposals that demonstrate a strong commitment to leveraging both public and private resources, ensuring a broad impact. Furthermore, a key objective of this grant is to align with and advance the critical priorities outlined in individual State Forest Action Plans, contributing to comprehensive regional conservation goals. This initiative supports projects that foster ecological health, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable forest management practices for long-term environmental benefits.
Opportunity ID: 327601
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2021-LSR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2021 |
| 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 area other than an urbanized area such as a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2020 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) Sept. 17, 2020. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2020 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) Sept. 17, 2020. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of this competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and that further priorities identified in the State’s Forest Action Plans. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USFS Landscape Scale Restoration grants web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sherri Wormstead
Sustainability and Planning Coordinator Phone 603-742-6712 Email:sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed post date to 6-23 | Jun 22, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2021-LSR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forest Service Northeast and Midwest Landscape Scale Restoration 2021 |
| 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 area other than an urbanized area such as a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2020 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) Sept. 17, 2020. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2020 Due by 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central) Sept. 17, 2020. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of this competitive grant program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and that further priorities identified in the State’s Forest Action Plans. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USFS Landscape Scale Restoration grants web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sherri Wormstead
Sustainability and Planning Coordinator Phone 603-742-6712 Email:sherri.j.wormstead@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> stateforester-sponsor-letter-template-20200616.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> template_coop_lands_forest_pest_treatment_funding_request.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> lsr-budget-spreadsheet-20200619.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> fy2021-lsr-project_narrative_form-20200622.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> nfpors-form-20170801.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> stateforester-endorse-letter-template-20200616.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> FS_1500-35_certification_regarding_lobbying.pdf
Folder 327601 Full Announcement-LSR FY21 Forms and Files -> FY2021-LSR-R9-Guidance-FINAL-20200622.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sherri Wormstead Sustainability and Planning Coordinator 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00262270 | Jun 23, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327601 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327601 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327601 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
327601 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
327601 SF424B-1.1.pdf
327601 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
327601 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
327601 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
327601 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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