This grant, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is for projects that implement strategic forest restoration actions within the Great Lakes basin. The purpose is to mitigate forest insect and disease impacts through reforestation and protection, reduce stormwater runoff from degraded sites by utilizing green infrastructure with tree planting, and restore and connect high-quality coastal and riparian forest habitats. This initiative aims to enhance ecosystems where trees are vital. Federal funding requests range from $50,000 to $300,000, supporting comprehensive efforts to improve the Great Lakes environment.
Opportunity ID: 347481
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 27, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. An informational webinar occurred September 5th, at 1pm Central. The webinar recording can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819 or at this link: https://vimeo.com/867312188 |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Barton
Email:erin.barton@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to a grants.gov outage, the due date for applications is being extended to 10/27/2023 at 6pm Eastern/5pm Central. | Oct 16, 2023 | |
| The webinar recording has been linked in the description of this announcement. | Apr 12, 2023 | |
| changed opportunity title to reflect the FY23 date | Apr 12, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 27, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. An informational webinar occurred September 5th, at 1pm Central. The webinar recording can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819 or at this link: https://vimeo.com/867312188 |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Barton
Email:erin.barton@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. An informational webinar occurred September 5th, at 1pm Central. The webinar recording can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819 or at this link: https://vimeo.com/867312188 |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Barton
Email:erin.barton@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.664 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000. An informational webinar is will be scheduled for September 5th, at 1pm Central. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 295 621 790 749 Passcode: a3wsjN Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123,,416160517# United States, Washington DC Phone Conference ID: 416 160 517# |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA FS GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Barton
Email:erin.barton@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 347481 Full Announcement-RFA Announcement and Documents -> GLRI Tree Planting and Maintenance Plan Template Final.pdf
Folder 347481 Full Announcement-RFA Announcement and Documents -> FY23-GLRI-FR-RFA_Final.pdf
Folder 347481 Full Announcement-RFA Announcement and Documents -> FY2023_GLRI_FR_RFA_NarrativeForm_Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Erin Barton Email: erin.barton@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.664 | PKG00282938 | Aug 23, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347481 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347481 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347481 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
347481 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
347481 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
347481 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
347481 SF424B-1.1.pdf
347481 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
347481 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
347481 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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