Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Capital Maintenance and Improvement
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Capital Maintenance and Improvement for Forest Service
The objective of Capital Maintenance and Improvement for the Forest Service is to ensure the longevity and efficiency of its infrastructure assets. This includes the maintenance and rehabilitation of mission-critical buildings, recreation sites, roads, bridges, dams, and the decommissioning of infrastructure assets no longer needed. The Forest Service aims to reduce the deferred maintenance backlog by investing in capital improvement and maintenance projects that address improvements, repairs, and rehabilitation of these assets. These projects are evaluated against predetermined criteria to ensure efficient and strategic investments that support the agency's mission and strategic goals. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) establishes new funds to address these objectives.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- State
- Local
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The local Forest Service program manager will work cooperatively with a cooperator on specific project details; and then both will coordinate with local grants management specialist to negotiate correct authority and instrument for project and fund obligation.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Capital Maintenance and Improvement program helps the Forest Service keep its buildings, recreation sites, roads, bridges, and dams safe, functional, and up to modern standards. Funding supports repairs, upgrades, and rehabilitation of important facilities, as well as the responsible removal of infrastructure that is no longer needed. The program focuses on reducing the agency’s backlog of overdue maintenance by investing in projects that improve safety, protect natural resources, enhance visitor access, and support the Forest Service’s mission. All projects are selected using clear criteria to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and provide long‑term benefits to the nation’s forests and the people who use them.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Recreation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Restore, repair and adapt recreation sites; Legacy Forest Roads and Trails, Forest Roads and Dams. Work must be done on Forest Service Assets and provide direct support of Forest service land management activities that reduce wildfire risk.
Restrictions
Restrictions are based on the authorization used and current agency directives.
Required Documentation
The partner must maintain current information in the System for Award Management (SAM) until receipt of final payment. This requires review and update to the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in information. System for Award Management (SAM) means the Federal repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a Cooperative.
Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the SAM Internet site (currently at https://www.sam.gov). Also, the partner must immediately inform the U.S. Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from entering into covered transactions with the Federal Government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should the partner or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, they shall notify the U.S.
Forest Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary.
Matching Requirements
Cooperator match contributions shall align with the statutory authority requirements, may be greater or less than 20 percent.