# Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands (USDA-FS-2026-LSR)

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

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2026-LSR |
| Title | Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-28 |
| Close date | 2027-01-26 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $11,340,000 |
| Funding category | Environment, Natural Resources |
| Eligible applicants | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | There is a separate national LSR Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations: USDA-FS-2026-LSR-TRIBAL. Federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations may apply to either or both NOFOs but cannot receive more than one award for the same scope of work. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.742 |
| Summary | The Forest Service is offering this one LSR non-federal lands Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which replaces the three regional (Southern/IITF, Western, and Northeast/Midwestern) NOFOs. The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. This competitive grant program supports collaborative high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in a State Forest Action Plan or equivalent science-based restoration strategy. Proposals should reduce wildfire risk, improve fish and wildlife hab |
| Agency contact | SM.FS.LSR@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 82 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $600,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364144). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
Data from Grants.gov. Always read the full notice of funding opportunity before applying. Informational only; not legal or grant-writing advice.