Program
Applications Due
For Tribal Applicants
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
$20,000 to $50,000
Eligibility
Federally recognized Tribal governments and federally recognized Tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations; local government entities; colleges and universities. If organization or collaborative group does not meet this eligibility requirement, it may utilize an eligible fiscal sponsor.
Eligible Activities
Collaboration or collaboration-based activities that aim to benefit National Forest System lands through co-creating solutions for future management decisions. Eligible expenses include dedicated staff, stipends or honoraria, travel costs, meeting supplies, and contractor services.
Duration
Notable Requirements
A non-federal cash match or in-kind cost share of at least 20% is required.
Preferences
Every funding proposal must include the following components:
- Build capacity for collaborative planning and governance for shared decision-making around public lands management. These funds will not support on-the-ground implementation or coordination of imminent implementation.
- Support efforts that lead to landscape-scale forest stewardship outcomes, including wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and economic wellbeing.
- Encourage multi-stakeholder partnerships with federal, state, and local entities, or co-stewardship agreements with Tribes.
How to Apply
Applicants must begin by completing an eligibility quiz. Upon successful completion of the eligibility quiz, you will receive an email with an access code and instructions that will allow you to initiate an application. Applicants may re-access their application form through the NFF application portal login page.