Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 West
ID: 355887Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Forest Service (USDA-FS)

Award Range

$25K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355887

Additional Information

https://www.thewflc.org/landscape-scale-restoration-competitive-grant-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Forest Service is offering the Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for 2025, aimed at fostering collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes across western states. This competitive grant program encourages projects that enhance forest health, improve water quality, and mitigate wildfire risks, while leveraging public and private resources and aligning with State Forest Action Plans. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, and funding amounts range from $25,000 to $300,000, with proposals due by November 15, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact Leena Visnak at lvisnak@westernforesters.org or visit the program's webpage for additional information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    lvisnak@westernforesters.org
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    LSR
    LSR.pdf
    The FY 2025 Landscape Scale Restoration Competitive Process aims to foster collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. Organizations, including state, local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits, can submit project proposals by November 15, 2024, with a cap of five per state. The initiative focuses on projects that leverage public and private resources, supporting priorities in State Forest Action Plans. Eligible projects must enhance forest health, improve water quality, and mitigate wildfire risks without using grant funds on federal lands. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $300,000, dependent on the availability of congressional appropriations. The proposal assessment will prioritize cross-boundary collaboration and engagement with underserved communities. Projects must demonstrate sustainability, provide measurable outcomes, and articulate clear links to restoration strategies. The application process involves collaboration with state forestry agencies, and project proposals will undergo a comprehensive evaluation based on specified criteria. The initiative reflects the federal government's commitment to restoring landscapes while meeting ecological and community needs.
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