The USDA Forest Service is offering the GLRI Forest Restoration 2021 grant to support projects in the Great Lakes basin focusing on mitigating forest insect and disease impacts, reducing runoff through green infrastructure, and restoring coastal and riparian forest habitats. The grant ranges from $50,000 to $300,000 with a 20% non-Federal cost share required. An informational webinar will be held on May 25, 2021, with a closing date for applications on Jul 08, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333237
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2021 |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| 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. A 20% non-Federal cost share of the total program cost is required. An informational webinar is scheduled for May 25, 2021, 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. See the GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page link below and the Webinar Information in the Related Documents tab for more information. |
| 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:
Sheela Johnson
GLRI grant program contact Phone 224-999-1997 Email:sheela.johnson@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| set open date to today’s date. | May 05, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-GLRI-FR21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA Forest Service – GLRI Forest Restoration 2021 |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2021 Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| 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. A 20% non-Federal cost share of the total program cost is required. An informational webinar is scheduled for May 25, 2021, 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. See the GLRI Forest Restoration grant web page link below and the Webinar Information in the Related Documents tab for more information. |
| 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:
Sheela Johnson
GLRI grant program contact Phone 224-999-1997 Email:sheela.johnson@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> GLRI Tree Planting and Maintenance Plan Template_FINAL_20210429.pdf
Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> FY2021_GLRI_FR_RFA_Narrative_Form_PGR_v2_20210625b.pdf
Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> template_coop_lands_forest_pest_treatment_funding_request_0.pdf
Folder 333237 Full Announcement-Instructions and Forms -> FY2021_GLRI_FR_RFA_Instructions_PGR_Final_20210429.pdf
Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> May-25-2021-GLRI-FR-RFA-Webinar-Captions-Transcript-Final.pdf
Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> tree_planting_grant_fs_guidance_4.08.21_508.pdf
Folder 333237 Other Supporting Documents-Resources for Applicants -> glri_guidance_for_matching_funds_usfs_march2019.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sheela Johnson GLRI grant program contact Phone 224-999-1997 Email: sheela.johnson@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.664 | PKG00266859 | May 05, 2021 | Jul 08, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333237 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333237 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333237 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
333237 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333237 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
333237 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
333237 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
333237 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
333237 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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