Opportunity Information: Apply for CFP FS 1002011
Apply for CFP FS 1002011
- The Forest Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Forest and Open Space Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.689 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2012 and posted on Feb 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2012 This opportunity closes 90 days after the posting date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible local governments are any municipal government, county government, or other local government with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligble Indian Tribes are federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. Qualified nonprofit organizations eligible for this opportunity are organizations that are consistent with Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates in accordance with one or more of the conservation purposes.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Forest and Open Space Program (Funding Opportunity Number CFP FS 1002011) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Forest Service to help communities protect land and establish community forests. The program sits within the Environment and Natural Resources funding category and is tied to CFDA 10.689, the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program. Its core purpose is to provide financial assistance that supports the acquisition and long-term conservation of forest land for community benefits, such as protecting open space, maintaining working forests, supporting recreation, and securing other public and conservation values consistent with the program's conservation goals.
For this funding cycle, the Forest Service anticipated a total of $3,150,000 available for awards, with individual grant applications capped at $400,000. Awards are not guaranteed because funding depends on the availability of appropriated federal funds, meaning final grant selections and amounts are contingent on what Congress has provided for the program. The published award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates there is no minimum award size specified, though practical award sizes are shaped by program priorities, competition, and the project budget.
Applicants must be eligible entities focused on local land stewardship and conservation. Eligible applicants include city or township governments and other eligible local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and qualified nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The eligibility definition for local governments is broad and includes municipal governments, county governments, or other local governmental entities that have jurisdiction over local land use decisions. Eligible tribal applicants include federally recognized tribes as well as Alaska Native Corporations. Nonprofit eligibility is tied to the Internal Revenue Code standard used for conservation organizations (Section 170(h)(3)), and the nonprofit must operate in line with one or more recognized conservation purposes, which generally means the organization has an established mission and operational track record aligned with conservation outcomes.
The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost. While the announcement does not specify the matching percentage in the excerpt provided, the presence of a matching requirement means applicants need to document their proposed match sources and demonstrate that the match is allowable and committed in a way the program can verify during application review and, if awarded, during grant administration.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on February 15, 2012, and it closed 90 days after posting. The stated closing date for this cycle was May 15, 2012. The announcement also notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full posting electronically can contact the program directly. The listed point of contact is Maya Solomon, Program Coordinator, reachable by phone at 202-205-1376, with an additional reference to a program email mailbox. An additional information link is provided to the Community Forest Program homepage, which is where applicants would typically find program background, guidance materials, and any related resources needed to prepare a compliant application.
Community Forest and Open Space Program (CFP FS 1002011) FAQs
What is the Community Forest and Open Space Program?
The Community Forest and Open Space Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Forest Service to help communities protect land and establish community forests through acquisition and long-term conservation of forest land.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CFP FS 1002011.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits within the Environment and Natural Resources funding category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is tied to CFDA 10.689, the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to provide financial assistance that supports the acquisition and long-term conservation of forest land for community benefits such as protecting open space, maintaining working forests, supporting recreation, and securing other public and conservation values consistent with the program's conservation goals.
How much funding was anticipated to be available in this funding cycle?
For this funding cycle, the Forest Service anticipated a total of $3,150,000 available for awards.
Is there a maximum amount an applicant can request?
Yes. Individual grant applications are capped at $400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The published award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates no minimum award size is specified, although actual award sizes may still be influenced by program priorities, competition, and the project budget.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are not guaranteed. Funding depends on the availability of appropriated federal funds, so final selections and award amounts are contingent on what Congress has provided for the program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include city or township governments and other eligible local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and qualified nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
What kinds of local governments are considered eligible?
The eligibility definition for local governments is broad and includes municipal governments, county governments, or other local governmental entities that have jurisdiction over local land use decisions.
Are tribal governments eligible, and does that include Alaska Native entities?
Yes. Eligible tribal applicants include federally recognized tribes as well as Alaska Native Corporations.
What are the nonprofit eligibility requirements?
Nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Nonprofit eligibility is tied to the Internal Revenue Code standard used for conservation organizations (Section 170(h)(3)), and the organization must operate in line with one or more recognized conservation purposes, generally meaning it has an established mission and operational track record aligned with conservation outcomes.
Does the program require cost sharing or a match?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost.
Is the match percentage specified?
The excerpt provided does not specify the required matching percentage, but it does confirm that a matching requirement applies.
What does the matching requirement mean for applicants in practical terms?
Applicants should be prepared to document their proposed match sources and demonstrate that the match is allowable and committed in a way the program can verify during application review and, if awarded, during grant administration.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2012.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The closing date for this cycle was May 15, 2012, which was 90 days after posting.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full posting electronically?
The announcement notes that applicants who have trouble accessing the full posting electronically can contact the program directly.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Maya Solomon, Program Coordinator.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Maya Solomon can be reached by phone at 202-205-1376.
Is there an email contact for the program?
Yes. The announcement references a program email mailbox (an email address is referenced but not provided in the excerpt).
Where can applicants find additional program information and resources?
An additional information link is provided to the Community Forest Program homepage, which is where applicants would typically find program background, guidance materials, and related resources needed to prepare a compliant application.
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