Grant opportunity

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

Forest Service has posted Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-FS-2026-CFP. The call is relevant to 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) and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

GrantResearch fundingEnvironment, Climate and Natural ResourcesUnited StatesNatural Resources
Funder
Forest Service
Application deadline
Application deadline: Oct 13, 2026
Award
Up to USD 600,000
Applicant
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)
Discipline
Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
Region
United States
Posted
Aug 12, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Forest Service. It appears under opportunity number USDA-FS-2026-CFP and is listed for applicants working in environment, climate and natural resources.

Who can apply

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). 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-2026-CFP
  • Funding category: Natural Resources
  • Funding instrument: Grant

Funding and duration

Up to USD 600,000

Application deadline

Application deadline: Oct 13, 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 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program, a environment, climate and natural resources funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-FS-2026-CFP. The call is relevant to 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) and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

Eligibility

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). 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 600,000

Themes and supported activities

Opportunity number: USDA-FS-2026-CFP

Funding category: Natural Resources

Funding instrument: Grant

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Oct 13, 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.