# Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP |
| Title | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-07-22 |
| Close date | 2026-12-08 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $3,500,000 |
| Funding category | Community Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism |
| Eligible applicants | City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.689 |
| Summary | 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 protect, enhance and increase resilience of habitats necessary for sustaining native aquatic and terr |
| Agency contact | liam.krause@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 33 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $1,000,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361418). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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