Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Open. Closes December 8, 2026, 47 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Forest Service, opportunity number USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP |
| Assistance listing | 10.689 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Community Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism |
| Posted | July 22, 2026 |
| Closes | December 8, 2026 From the notice: 11:59PM Eastern Time |
| Award range | Up to $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | $3,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. Projects submitted for funding consideration must be forested properties at least five acres in size that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and that provide community benefits including economic, environmental, educational, and recreational benefits. An additional focus of this opportunity is to…
Official notice and documents
- GLRI CFP FS-2026-06_OMB.docx (Full Announcement)
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