Cooperative Forestry Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research funding is to increase forestry research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; to train future forestry scientists; and to involve other disciplines in forestry research. The eligible forestry research mandated areas as defined by the McIntire- Stennis legislation are:
1.) reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest;
2.) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow and to protect resources against floods and erosion;
3.) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; 4.) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents;
5.) utilization of wood and other forest products; and
6.) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- U.S. Territory Government
Funds are appropriated by Congress for distribution to State institutions certified as eligible by a State representative designated by the Governor of each State. Funds are apportioned among States by the Secretary of Agriculture after consultation with a National Advisory Council representing the State- certified forestry schools and other groups concerned with forestry research. This program is also available to Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Micronesia.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The notice of federal award is the authorizing document. The award document will provide pertinent instructions and information as described in 2 CFR 200.211 (see NIFA’s Terms and Conditions). Awardees should ensure that a copy of the NOA, as well as all future amendments, are retained within their institutional systems.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Contact the National Program Leader (NPL) regarding dates for specific deadlines, start and end dates, and range of approval/disapproval time.
Program details & compliance
Description
The McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research will support eligible mandated projects for the maintenance and improvement of forest and forest-related research and education. Funds are distributed to the eligible State-certified Institutions within the State as determined by the Governor or their Designee.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The purpose of this funding is to increase forestry research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; to train future forestry scientists; and to involve other disciplines in forestry research. The eligible forestry research mandated areas as defined by the McIntire-Stennis legislation are:
1.) reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other
related products of the forest;
2.) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow
and to protect resources against floods and erosion;
3.) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic
livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife;
4.) management of forest lands for outdoor recreation;
5.) Protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive
agents;
6.) utilization of wood and other forest products; and
7.) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and
marketing of forest products; and such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.
Matching Requirements
MSCFR recipients are to provide matching, either cash or in-kind, on a dollar-for-dollar basis on all federal funds allotted. 16 U.S.C. 582a-3 states, “The amount paid by the Federal Government to any State-certified institutions eligible for assistance under this subchapter shall not exceed during any fiscal year the amount available to and budgeted for expenditure by such college or university during the same fiscal year for forestry research from non-Federal sources.” The matching funds requirement is not applicable to the Virgin Islands and Guam. In accordance with 48 U.S.C. 1469a(d), eligible institutions located in other insular areas (i.e., American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Micronesia, and the Northern Mariana Islands) are not required to match if the allocation is below $200,000.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements