Grant opportunity
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
Forest Service has posted 2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026. The call is relevant to City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Forest Service
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 12, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 750,000
- Applicant
- City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Forest Service. It appears under opportunity number USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026 and is listed for applicants working in environment, climate and natural resources.
Who can apply
City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
What it supports
- Opportunity number: USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026
- Funding category: Community Development; Disaster Prevention and Relief; Environment; Natural Resources
- Funding instrument: Grant
Funding and duration
Up to USD 750,000
Application deadline
Application deadline: Oct 12, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Call details
Source-based overview
Forest Service has posted 2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026. The call is relevant to City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 750,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026
Funding category: Community Development; Disaster Prevention and Relief; Environment; Natural Resources
Funding instrument: Grant
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Oct 12, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.